Maury County

The schools in Maury County, Tennessee serve a diverse population of students across 23 schools, including 10 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high, and 3 alternative schools. While the district shows a mix of academic performance, a few standout schools like Marvin Wright Elementary and Spring Hill High School consistently outperform county and state averages on standardized tests.

Across the district, there are significant disparities in academic achievement, with some schools like Marvin Wright Elementary and Spring Hill High School boasting over 50% proficiency in Math and English, while others like Riverside Elementary and J. Brown Elementary struggle to reach 20% proficiency. Interestingly, per-student spending does not appear to directly correlate with academic outcomes, suggesting other factors may be at play.

The district's alternative and virtual schools face unique challenges, with Virtual Academy of Maury County ranking in the bottom 20% of Tennessee high schools. Additionally, the data reveals potential equity issues, as schools with higher percentages of minority students tend to have lower test scores compared to their more racially diverse counterparts.