Serving 407 students in grades 7-12, Humboldt Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Humboldt Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Humboldt Junior/senior High School's student population of 407 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate, Empower, Encourage
Humboldt Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Humboldt Junior/senior High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1683 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
71%
21%
White
17%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Humboldt Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Humboldt Junior/senior High School is ranked #1683 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Humboldt Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Humboldt Junior/senior High School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Humboldt Junior/senior High School?
407 students attend Humboldt Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Humboldt Junior/senior High School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Humboldt Junior/senior High School?
Humboldt Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Humboldt Junior/senior High School offer ?
Humboldt Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Humboldt Junior/senior High School part of?
Humboldt Junior/senior High School is part of Humboldt City Schools.
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