For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 637 students in Humboldt, TN.
The top ranked public elementary school in Humboldt, TN is East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Humboldt have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Humboldt, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1560 North 30th Ave
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-4171
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-4171
Gr: 2-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Westside Dr
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2825
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2825
Gr: PK-1 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Humboldt, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East End Magnet Academy (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
1560 North 30th Ave
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-4171
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-4171
Gr: PK-5
1811 Ferrell St
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-9514
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-9514
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
1751 Main St
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-1821
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-1821
Gr: 3-4 | 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Humboldt, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Humboldt, TN include East Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Humboldt?
2 public elementary schools are located in Humboldt.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt?
Humboldt public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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