For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,665 students in Obion County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Obion County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Obion County, TN are South Fulton Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Lake Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Obion County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Obion County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Obion County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 John C. Jones Pkwy
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731) 479-2304
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731) 479-2304
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 South Main St
Troy, TN 38260
(731) 536-4222
Troy, TN 38260
(731) 536-4222
Grades: PK-8
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Road Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1130 East Highway 22
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-5304
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-5304
Grades: PK-8
| 559 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Black Oak Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 North Shawtown Rd
Hornbeak, TN 38232
(731) 538-2271
Hornbeak, TN 38232
(731) 538-2271
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
South Fulton Middle / High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1302 South Fulton Dr
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731) 479-1441
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731) 479-1441
Grades: 6-12
| 326 students
Rank: #66.
Union City Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2901
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2901
Grades: 5-8
| 454 students
Rank: #77.
Ridgemont Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1285 N Highway 45 By - Pass
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 536-5171
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 536-5171
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
Rank: #88.
Obion County Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
528 North Highway 51
Troy, TN 38260
(731) 536-4688
Troy, TN 38260
(731) 536-4688
Grades: 9-12
| 732 students
Rank: #99.
Union City Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 South Miles Ave
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-1632
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-1632
Grades: PK-4
| 709 students
Rank: #1010.
Union City High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1305 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2373
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2373
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Obion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Obion County Career Technology Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1700 North Fifth
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Obion County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Obion County, TN include South Fulton Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Lake Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Obion County, TN?
10 public schools are located in Obion County, TN.
What percentage of students in Obion County, TN go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Obion County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Obion County, TN?
Obion County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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