Hickman County Schools & Education
Hickman County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,431
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#38
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hickman County
Measured School Summary
Hickman County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,431 per pupil, Hickman County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hickman County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #38 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
94.0%
0.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,431
$216 above the state average
School coverage
9
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Hickman County has 9 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Hickman County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Hickman County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#38
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Hickman County
Elementary to high school visible
3,175 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Hickman County is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Hickman County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Hickman County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Small-Town Learning Environment
Hickman County operates a focused educational network of 9 public schools serving 3,175 total students. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools, all managed by a single unified district. This rural setting provides a streamlined educational path for families in the region.
Hickman County District at a Glance
The Hickman County School District manages all 3,175 students across its 9 campus locations. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, ensuring a traditional public school experience for all enrolled families. This centralized administration allows for consistent curriculum and resource allocation across the entire county.
Consistently Rural and Close-Knit
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a unified community feel with an average school size of 353 students. East Hickman High School is the largest campus with 468 students, while Centerville Elementary serves 388 children. These smaller enrollment numbers often allow for more personalized attention between teachers and students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Hickman County
Reported Enrollment
3,175
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Hickman County
Hickman County
9 Public Schools in Hickman County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hickman High School | Record | Hickman County | Lyles, 37098Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 468 |
| Hickman Co Sr High School | Record | Hickman County | Centerville, 37033Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 447 |
| East Hickman Elementary | Record | Hickman County | Lyles, 37098Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 446 |
| Centerville Elementary | Record | Hickman County | Centerville, 37033Rural: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 388 |
| East Hickman Middle School | Record | Hickman County | Lyles, 37098Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 385 |
| East Hickman Intermediate School | Record | Hickman County | Lyles, 37098Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 379 |
| Centerville Intermediate School | Record | Hickman County | Centerville, 37033Rural: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 334 |
| Hickman Co Middle School | Record | Hickman County | Centerville, 37033Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 321 |
| Hickman County Learning Academy | Record | Hickman County | Centerville, 37033Rural: Remote | 3–12 | Other | 7 |
East Hickman Intermediate School
Hickman County
Lyles, 37098 / Rural: Distant
Centerville Intermediate School
Hickman County
Centerville, 37033 / Rural: Remote
Hickman County Learning Academy
Hickman County
Centerville, 37033 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,431
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Hickman County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hickman County, Tennessee?
Hickman County operates a focused educational network of 9 public schools serving 3,175 total students. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools, all managed by a single unified district. This rural setting provides a streamlined educational path for families in the region.
What are the major school districts in Hickman County, Tennessee?
The Hickman County School District manages all 3,175 students across its 9 campus locations. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, ensuring a traditional public school experience for all enrolled families. This centralized administration allows for consistent curriculum and resource allocation across the entire county.
What is the school experience like in Hickman County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a unified community feel with an average school size of 353 students. East Hickman High School is the largest campus with 468 students, while Centerville Elementary serves 388 children. These smaller enrollment numbers often allow for more personalized attention between teachers and students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.