Maury County Schools report slight enrollment dip, confirm high-school turf fields ready for spring graduations

The Maury County Education Department updated the Health & Environment Committee on enrollment numbers and athletic-field projects.

Lisa Ventura (Maury County Schools) told commissioners total district enrollment stood at about 13,200 students and average daily membership — the August 1–to-date metric used for funding — was approximately 13,060. She said average daily attendance was lower at 11,391, which affects state funding, and attributed the drop to recent seasonal illnesses and the timing of spring break.

Ventura gave a status update on synthetic turf installations at the district’s three standalone high schools. She said Central High’s turf was in place and could be used for the May 12 graduation ceremony (weather permitting), although it would not yet be certified for athletic competition until later. Spring Hill High’s turf was due to arrive by the end of the week and was expected to be similarly ready for graduation ceremonies but not immediately for full athletic play. Mount Pleasant’s field installation is complete and being used for athletic events.

Ventura also noted the district and county park staff were coordinating upgrades at Lindsay Nelson Stadium (concession stand, ticket booth, locker rooms) and that the district and park officials are dividing work to prepare facilities for public events.

Commissioners asked for clarification about remaining timelines and whether all schools would be able to hold graduation on their own campuses; Ventura said the district expected all three standalone high schools to walk across turf for graduation dates, weather permitting.