For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,667 students in Obion County, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Obion County, TN are Hillcrest Elementary School, Black Oak Elementary School and South Fulton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Obion County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Obion County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Obion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 South Main St
Troy, TN 38260
(731) 536-4222
Troy, TN 38260
(731) 536-4222
Grades: PK-8
| 537 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Black Oak Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
365 North Shawtown Rd
Hornbeak, TN 38232
(731) 538-2271
Hornbeak, TN 38232
(731) 538-2271
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
South Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 John C. Jones Pkwy
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731) 479-2304
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731) 479-2304
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Union City Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2901
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2901
Grades: 5-8
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Road Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 East Highway 22
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-5304
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-5304
Grades: PK-8
| 503 students
Rank: #66.
Union City High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2373
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2373
Grades: 9-12
| 417 students
Rank: #77.
South Fulton Middle / High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1302 South Fulton Dr
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731) 479-1441
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731) 479-1441
Grades: 6-12
| 328 students
Rank: #88.
Ridgemont Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1285 N Highway 45 By - Pass
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 536-5171
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 536-5171
Grades: PK-8
| 369 students
Rank: #99.
Union City Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 South Miles Ave
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-1632
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-1632
Grades: PK-4
| 815 students
Rank: #1010.
Obion County Central High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
528 North Highway 51
Troy, TN 38260
(731) 536-4688
Troy, TN 38260
(731) 536-4688
Grades: 9-12
| 688 students
Obion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Obion County Career Technology Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1700 North Fifth
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Obion County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Obion County, TN include Hillcrest Elementary School, Black Oak Elementary School and South Fulton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Obion County?
10 public schools are located in Obion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Obion County?
Obion County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Obion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Obion County include: Obion County Central High School vs. Union City High School, Ridgemont Elementary School vs. Lake Road Elementary School, Union City High School vs. Obion County Central High School
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