For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,495 students in Centerville, TN (there are , serving 63 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Centerville, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Centerville, TN are Hickman County Learning Academy, Centerville Intermediate School and Hickman Co Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centerville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Centerville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Centerville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 3-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Centerville Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Mary Field Ave
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2748
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2748
Grades: 3-5
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Hickman Co Sr High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1645 Bulldog Blvd
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2616
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2616
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Hickman Co Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1639 Bulldog Blvd
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-4234
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-4234
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
104 Mary Field Ave
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2212
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2212
Grades: PK-2
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Centerville, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Centerville, TN include Hickman County Learning Academy, Centerville Intermediate School and Hickman Co Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Centerville?
5 public schools are located in Centerville.
What percentage of students in Centerville go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Centerville are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Centerville?
Centerville public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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