For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,061 students in Hickman County, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 75 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Hickman County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hickman County, TN are Hickman County Learning Academy, East Hickman Intermediate School and Centerville Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hickman County, TN public schools 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). Schools in Hickman County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hickman County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickman County Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Murphree Ave
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-3391
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-3391
Gr: 3-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hickman County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Hickman County, TN include Hickman County Learning Academy, East Hickman Intermediate School and Centerville Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Hickman County?
9 public schools are located in Hickman County.
What percentage of students in Hickman County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Hickman County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hickman County?
Hickman County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hickman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public 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, Centerville Intermediate School vs. East Hickman Intermediate School
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