For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 902 students in Hickman County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hickman County, TN are Hickman Co Sr High School and East Hickman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hickman County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Hickman County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Hickman County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Hickman High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hickman County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickman Co Sr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1645 Bulldog Blvd
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2616
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2616
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
East Hickman High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7700 Highway 7
Lyles, TN 37098
(931) 670-1399
Lyles, TN 37098
(931) 670-1399
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hickman County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hickman County, TN include Hickman Co Sr High School and East Hickman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hickman County?
3 public high schools are located in Hickman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hickman County?
Hickman County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Hickman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hickman County include: Hickman Co Sr High School vs. East Hickman High School, East Hickman High School vs. Hickman Co Sr High School
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