Serving 447 students in grades 9-12, Hickman Co Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hickman Co Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Hickman Co Sr High School's student population of 447 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hickman Co Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickman Co Sr High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1093 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
2%
21%
White
93%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickman Co Sr High School's ranking?
Hickman Co Sr High School is ranked #1093 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hickman Co Sr High School often compared to?
Hickman Co Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Hickman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hickman Co Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Hickman Co Sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hickman Co Sr High School?
447 students attend Hickman Co Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hickman Co Sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickman Co Sr High School?
Hickman Co Sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hickman Co Sr High School offer ?
Hickman Co Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hickman Co Sr High School part of?
Hickman Co Sr High School is part of Hickman County School District.
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