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Maury County

Tennessee · Public School District
23
Schools
13,152
Students
$11,315
Per-Pupil Spend
-21% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Maury County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 13,152 students across 23 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,315 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (23)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Battle Creek Middle School05–08677
E. A. Cox Middle School05–08656
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts05–08421
Spring Hill Middle School05–08524
Whitthorne Middle School05–08932
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Columbia Central High School09–121,474
Mt Pleasant High School09–12428
Northfield Academy09–1299
Spring Hill High School09–121,204
Virtual Academy of Maury County07–1256
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Culleoka Unit SchoolPK–12937
Hampshire Unit SchoolKG–12422
Santa Fe Unit SchoolPK–12538
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,315-21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
40%
State
41.6%
Local (property tax)
40.4%
Federal
18.0%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (40%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
13,152
Students
—
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,315, spending is 21% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Maury County?
Maury County has 23 public schools, serving a total of 13,152 students.
What is the graduation rate for Maury County?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Maury County spend per student?
Maury County spends $11,315 per pupil — 21% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Maury County?
No, Maury County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Maury County serve?
Maury County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Maury County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Maury County is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.