For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,001 students in Hickman County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Hickman County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
3,001 Students
1,002,390 Students
# Teachers
n/a
6 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hickman County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
16%
% Black
2%
20%
% White
90%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,523 is higher than the state median of $12,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,987 is higher than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,523
$12,075
Spending / Student
$11,987
$11,570
Best Hickman County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Hickman Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5198 East Eagle Dr
Lyles, TN 37098
(931) 670-0227
Lyles, TN 37098
(931) 670-0227
Gr: 3-5 | 375 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Centerville Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Mary Field Ave
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2748
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2748
Gr: 3-5 | 338 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Hickman Co Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1639 Bulldog Blvd
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-4234
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-4234
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
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%
Rank: #66.
East Hickman Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9414 East Eagle Dr
Lyles, TN 37098
(931) 670-4237
Lyles, TN 37098
(931) 670-4237
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
104 Mary Field Ave
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2212
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2212
Gr: PK-2 | 395 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
5191 Hwy 100
Lyles, TN 37098
(931) 670-3044
Lyles, TN 37098
(931) 670-3044
Gr: PK-2 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hickman County School District?
Hickman County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,001 students.
What is the rank of Hickman County School District?
Hickman County School District is ranked #118 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hickman County School District?
90% of Hickman County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is Hickman County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,987 is higher than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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