Hickman County School District
School District · Centerville, Tennessee
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,938
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,938
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Hickman County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hickman County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Centerville Intermediate School
Centerville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hickman Co SR High School
Centerville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Hickman Intermediate School
Lyles · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#107 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,938
+$527 vs Tennessee median
District size
3,061 students
Typical than Tennessee median
The short answer
Hickman County ranks #107 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Hickman County's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Centerville Intermediate School (6.8/10), Hickman Co SR High School (6.0/10), and East Hickman Intermediate School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Hickman County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centerville Intermediate School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Hickman Co SR High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | East Hickman Intermediate School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Hickman Co Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | East Hickman High School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 6 | East Hickman Middle School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hickman County
Hickman County is a Centerville, Tennessee school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,061 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $11,938 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Hickman County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Centerville Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Hickman County students show an average math proficiency of 30.4% and ELA proficiency of 37.4%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hickman County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hickman County with test data.
Schools in Hickman County
9 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Centerville
- Total Enrollment
- 3,061
- Teachers (FTE)
- 221
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hickman County?
Hickman County has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hickman County?
The average composite rating for Hickman County is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hickman County?
Hickman County spends $11,938 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hickman County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hickman County is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hickman County?
Centerville Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Hickman County with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Hickman County?
Across schools in Hickman County with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hickman County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Hickman County has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.4%
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Compare Hickman County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
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- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
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- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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