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Hampshire Unit School

4235 Old State RD, Hampshire, TN 38461Maury County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
422
Students
Total enrolled
$11,315
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 21% vs nat'l
11.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 26% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 26% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 422 students in grades KG–12 in Hampshire, Tennessee.
21% below average funding
District spends $11,315 per pupil, 21% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hampshire Unit School is a mid-sized other in Hampshire, Tennessee, serving grades KG–12 with 422 students. The district invests $11,315 per student — 21% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Hampshire Unit School

422
Total Students
11.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution232 male · 190 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Student Composition
88%
White88%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black3%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470276000969

Academic Outcomes at Hampshire Unit School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 17th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 38461

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,315Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,315
State avg
$16,278
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,979
Student Support$2,150
Administration$1,358
Operations$1,697
Other$1,132
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,315 spent per student, an estimated $5,013 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
42%
40%
State government
41.6%
Local (property tax)
40.4%
Federal programs
18.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,315/student, 21% less than the national average
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
R Howell ElementaryMarvin Wright Elementary SchoolBattle Creek Elementary SchoolJ E Woodard Elementary
+6 more
↓
Middle
Whitthorne Middle SchoolBattle Creek Middle SchoolE. A. Cox Middle SchoolSpring Hill Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Columbia Central High SchoolSpring Hill High SchoolMt Pleasant High SchoolNorthfield Academy
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyMaury County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMaury County →
Phone: (931)285-2300
NCES ID: 470276000969
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hampshire seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Maury County
High
Columbia Central High School
1,474 students · 09–12
● 40 opp
High
Spring Hill High School
1,204 students · 09–12
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Other
Culleoka Unit School
937 students · PK–12
● 40 opp
Mid
Whitthorne Middle School
932 students · 05–08
● 40 opp
Mid
Battle Creek Middle School
677 students · 05–08
Mid
E. A. Cox Middle School
656 students · 05–08
● 40 opp
Elem
R Howell Elementary
645 students · PK–04
● 40 opp
Elem
Marvin Wright Elementary School
629 students · PK–04
District School Rankings
Location
4235 Old State RD, Hampshire, TN 38461
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.