Serving 745 students in grades 9-12, Obion County Central High School ranks in the top 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 21% (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 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority 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: 745 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Obion County Central High School's student population of 745 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Obion County Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Obion County Central High School is 0.29, 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
#853 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
4%
21%
White
84%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Obion County Central High School's ranking?
Obion County Central High School is ranked #853 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Obion County Central High School often compared to?
Obion County Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% 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 Obion County Central High School?
The graduation rate of Obion County Central High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Obion County Central High School?
745 students attend Obion County Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Obion County Central High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Obion County Central High School?
Obion County Central High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Obion County Central High School offer ?
Obion County Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Obion County Central High School part of?
Obion County Central High School is part of Obion County School District.
School Reviews
5 1/11/2008
Obion County Central High School is a great school. Teachers actually care about there students. I was a student there last semestar i will not give my name but most people should know me i was a senior. I moved from there to Texas this year on Christmas EVE
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