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Obion County School District

School District · Union City, Tennessee

Students: 2,960
Teachers (FTE): 249

Avg Rating

7.5

out of 10

Schools

7

5 elem, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,934

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.9:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Obion County?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Obion County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Ridgemont Elementary

8.7/10

Union City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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South Fulton Middle / High School

8.4/10

South Fulton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Hillcrest Elementary

8.3/10

Troy · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#25 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,934

+$523 vs Tennessee median

District size

2,960 students

Typical than Tennessee median

The short answer

Obion County ranks #25 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Obion County's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ridgemont Elementary (8.7/10), South Fulton Middle / High School (8.4/10), and Hillcrest Elementary (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Obion County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Ridgemont Elementary 8.7 / 10
2 South Fulton Middle / High School 8.4 / 10
3 Hillcrest Elementary 8.3 / 10
4 South Fulton Elementary 8.3 / 10
5 Lake Road Elementary 6.9 / 10
6 Black Oak Elementary 6.2 / 10
7 Obion County Central High School 5.6 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Obion County

Obion County is a Union City, Tennessee school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,960 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $11,934 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.5/10, Obion County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ridgemont Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Obion County students show an average math proficiency of 44.6% and ELA proficiency of 44.4%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Obion County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 44.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 44.4%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Obion County with test data.

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Union City
Total Enrollment
2,960
Teachers (FTE)
249
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Obion County?

Obion County has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Obion County?

The average composite rating for Obion County is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Obion County?

Obion County spends $11,934 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Obion County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Obion County is 11.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Obion County?

Ridgemont Elementary is the highest-rated school in Obion County with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Obion County?

Across schools in Obion County with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Obion County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Obion County has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 7 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
7.5/10
Math Proficiency
44.6%
ELA Proficiency
44.4%

Resources

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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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