For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,433 students in Obion County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Obion County, TN are Union City High School, South Fulton Middle / High School and Obion County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Obion County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Obion County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
Obion County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Obion County Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Obion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union City High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2373
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2373
Grades: 9-12
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
South Fulton Middle / High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1302 South Fulton Dr
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731) 479-1441
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731) 479-1441
Grades: 6-12
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Obion County Central High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
528 North Highway 51
Troy, TN 38260
(731) 536-4688
Troy, TN 38260
(731) 536-4688
Grades: 9-12
| 688 students
Obion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Obion County Career Technology Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1700 North Fifth
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Obion County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Obion County, TN include Union City High School, South Fulton Middle / High School and Obion County Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Obion County?
3 public high schools are located in Obion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Obion County?
Obion County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Obion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Obion County include: Obion County Central High School vs. Union City High School, Union City High School vs. Obion County Central High School
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