East Hickman High School

7700 Highway 7
Lyles, TN 37098
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 453 students in grades 9-12, East Hickman High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Hickman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

East Hickman High School's student population of 453 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

East Hickman High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Hickman High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1304 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
7%
31%
33%
37%
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
88%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Hickman High School's ranking?
East Hickman High School is ranked #1304 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are East Hickman High School often compared to?
East Hickman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickman Co Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Hickman High School?
The graduation rate of East Hickman High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend East Hickman High School?
453 students attend East Hickman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of East Hickman High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Hickman High School?
East Hickman High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Hickman High School offer ?
East Hickman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Hickman High School part of?
East Hickman High School is part of Hickman County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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