Humboldt City Schools

The Humboldt City Schools district in Tennessee operates three schools - East Elementary School, Humboldt Junior/Senior High School, and Stigall Primary School. The district as a whole is ranked 139 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges across the schools.

Across the three schools, performance is consistently poor, with all schools reporting significantly below-average proficiency rates in core academic subjects like mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in mathematics ranged from just 9.2% at East Elementary to 10.5% at Humboldt Junior/Senior High, compared to the state average of 42.2%. Additionally, all three schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.9% to 18.9%.

While spending per student varies across the schools, from $13,946 at East Elementary to $18,498 at Stigall Primary, the district as a whole appears to be facing systemic challenges that have resulted in consistently poor performance across a range of metrics. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach focused on improving teaching and learning, allocating resources effectively, and supporting the unique needs of the student population.