- Battle Creek Elementary School — Grades PK–4 · 682 students
- Marvin Wright Elementary School — Grades PK–4 · 613 students
- R Howell Elementary — Grades PK–4 · 587 students
- J E Woodard Elementary — Grades PK–4 · 581 students
- J E Woody Elementary — Grades PK–4 · 544 students
- Spring Hill Elementary — Grades PK–4 · 456 students
- Riverside Elementary — Grades PK–4 · 380 students
- J. Brown Elementary — Grades PK–4 · 336 students
- Highland Park Elementary — Grades PK–4 · 308 students
- J. R. Baker Elementary — Grades PK–4 · 283 students
- Whitthorne Middle School — Grades 5–8 · 951 students
- Battle Creek Middle School — Grades 5–8 · 750 students
- E. A. Cox Middle School — Grades 5–8 · 626 students
- Spring Hill Middle School — Grades 5–8 · 557 students
- Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts — Grades 5–8 · 394 students
- Columbia Central High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,401 students
- Spring Hill High School — Grades 9–12 · 907 students
- Battle Creek High School — Grades 9–12 · 402 students
- Mt Pleasant High School — Grades 9–12 · 374 students
- Northfield Academy — Grades 9–12 · 74 students
- Culleoka Unit School — Grades PK–12 · 868 students
- Santa Fe Unit School — Grades PK–12 · 553 students
- Hampshire Unit School — Grades K–12 · 414 students
- Virtual Academy of Maury County — Grades 7–12 · 57 students
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| Metric | Maury County School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 21 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,900/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Maury County School District
ZIP 37174 in Maury, Tennessee falls within the boundaries of Maury County School District. Its 6/10 rating is roughly in line with the Tennessee average across the funding and enrollment measures NCES tracks. The district covers Pre-K – 9th. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Maury County School District runs approximately $10,900 annually, placing it 9% above the Tennessee state average of approximately $10,000 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Maury County School District is a district of unknown size with multiple schools serving students from Pre-K – 9th. Contact Maury County School District to learn about available programs and services.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Maury County School District 6 out of 10 — average among Tennessee public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Maury County School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 37174
Children in zip code 37174 are assigned to Maury County School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 9th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 37174, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Maury County School District at (931)388-8403 or visit www.mauryk12.org/. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Tennessee districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Maury
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Maury County School District serves zip code 37174, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 37174 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Tennessee, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Maury County School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 37174.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Maury County School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 37174 data.