For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 902 students in Hickman County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Hickman County, TN are Hickman County Learning Academy, Hickman Co Sr High School and East Hickman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hickman County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Hickman County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Hickman County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hickman Co Sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hickman County (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.
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: #33.
East Hickman High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7700 Highway 7
Lyles, TN 37098
(931) 670-1399
Lyles, TN 37098
(931) 670-1399
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hickman County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Hickman County, TN include Hickman County Learning Academy, Hickman Co Sr High School and East Hickman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hickman County?
3 public high schools are located in Hickman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hickman County?
Hickman County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Hickman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high 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
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