Obion County Schools & Education
Obion County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,280
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#67
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Obion County
Measured School Summary
Obion County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,280 per pupil, Obion County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% below the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Obion 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
10 public schools and 2 districts 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
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #67 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,280
$65 above the state average
School coverage
10
2 districts 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
Obion County has 10 public schools across 2 districts, 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 Obion 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
Obion County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 7 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#67
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below 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.
Obion County
Elementary and high visible
3,113 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Union City
Elementary to high school visible
1,540 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Obion County is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Obion County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Obion County district systems?
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 Obion 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.
Obion County's Dual-District School System
Ten public schools serve Obion County, providing a structured landscape for 4,653 students across two distinct districts. The infrastructure consists of six elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools. This layout offers families a choice between county-wide and city-specific school environments.
Obion County and Union City Districts
The Obion County district is the largest, serving 3,113 students across seven schools, while Union City serves 1,540 students in three schools. No charter schools operate in the county, leaving education entirely to these two established public districts. This division allows Union City residents a more concentrated urban school experience.
Blending Town and Rural Learning Environments
The county features a mix of seven rural schools and three town-based schools, offering varied campus settings. Obion County Central High is the largest school with 745 students, while Union City Middle School hosts a more modest 450. The average school size of 465 students ensures campuses remain manageable and community-oriented.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Obion County
Reported Enrollment
4,653
10 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Obion County
Obion County
Union City
10 Public Schools in Obion 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obion County Central High School | Record | Obion County | Troy, 38260Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 745 |
| Union City Elementary School | Record | Union City | Union City, 38261Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 718 |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Record | Obion County | Troy, 38260Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 559 |
| Lake Road Elementary | Record | Obion County | Union City, 38261Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 537 |
| Union City Middle School | Record | Union City | Union City, 38261Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 450 |
| Ridgemont Elementary | Record | Obion County | Union City, 38261Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 379 |
| Union City High School | Record | Union City | Union City, 38261Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 372 |
| South Fulton Middle / High School | Record | Obion County | South Fulton, 38257Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 344 |
| South Fulton Elementary | Record | Obion County | South Fulton, 38257Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 309 |
| Black Oak Elementary | Record | Obion County | Hornbeak, 38232Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 240 |
South Fulton Middle / High School
Obion County
South Fulton, 38257 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,280
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Obion County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Obion County, Tennessee?
Ten public schools serve Obion County, providing a structured landscape for 4,653 students across two distinct districts. The infrastructure consists of six elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools. This layout offers families a choice between county-wide and city-specific school environments.
What are the major school districts in Obion County, Tennessee?
The Obion County district is the largest, serving 3,113 students across seven schools, while Union City serves 1,540 students in three schools. No charter schools operate in the county, leaving education entirely to these two established public districts. This division allows Union City residents a more concentrated urban school experience.
What is the school experience like in Obion County?
The county features a mix of seven rural schools and three town-based schools, offering varied campus settings. Obion County Central High is the largest school with 745 students, while Union City Middle School hosts a more modest 450. The average school size of 465 students ensures campuses remain manageable and community-oriented.
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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.