Serving 732 students in grades 9-12, Obion County Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Obion County Central High School's student population of 732 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Obion County Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Obion County Central High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
5%
21%
White
86%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Obion County Central High School's ranking?
Obion County Central High School is ranked #715 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Obion County Central High School?
The graduation rate of Obion County Central High School is 89%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Obion County Central High School?
732 students attend Obion County Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Obion County Central High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Obion County Central High School?
Obion County Central High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Obion County Central High School offer ?
Obion County Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Obion County Central High School part of?
Obion County Central High School is part of Obion County School District.
School Reviews
5 1/11/2008
Obion County Central High School is a great school. Teachers actually care about there students. I was a student there last semestar i will not give my name but most people should know me i was a senior. I moved from there to Texas this year on Christmas EVE
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