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#1490 of 1,786 schools in TN

East Hickman High School

High School · Hickman County · Lyles, TN

A Hickman County high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7700 Highway 7, Lyles, TN 37098

  • Math 13% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 26% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.9% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-26.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-17.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation2.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$11,938
Chronic Absenteeism29.6%

Students at East Hickman High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency13%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency26%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 19% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
13%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where East Hickman High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated912/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,902

Median home value

$202,300

Median rent

$845/mo

College educated

11.6%

Homeownership

65.2%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Hickman County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hickman Co SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–12Not available427Compare →
Hickman County Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated3–12Not available22Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hickman County

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$11,938NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Hickman High School is listed in Hickman County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Hickman High School

East Hickman High School is a public high school in Lyles, TN, part of Hickman County, serving approximately 453 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,490 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Hickman High School

What grades does East Hickman High School serve?

East Hickman High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend East Hickman High School?

East Hickman High School has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hickman High School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Hickman High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Hickman High School rank in TN?

East Hickman High School ranks #1,490 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is East Hickman High School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Hickman High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at East Hickman High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Hickman High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is East Hickman High School a charter school?

No, East Hickman High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Hickman High School a Title I school?

No, East Hickman High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
453
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hickman County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 37098)
5,933
Area median age
35.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37098; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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