Hickman County

The Hickman County school district in Tennessee consists of 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district's schools show a mix of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Hickman County Senior High School and Centerville Intermediate School leading the way, while others struggle to meet state benchmarks.

Hickman County Senior High School stands out as the highest-performing high school in the district, ranking 169 out of 374 Tennessee high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school also boasts relatively strong test scores, with proficiency rates above the county and state averages in several subjects. In contrast, East Hickman High School lags behind, suggesting significant disparities in the quality of education and resources between the two high schools.

At the elementary and middle school levels, Centerville Intermediate School and Hickman County Middle School stand out as the top-performing schools in their respective categories, with strong statewide rankings and test scores. However, the middle schools in the district generally struggle, with lower test scores and rankings compared to the elementary and high schools, indicating a need for targeted improvement efforts at the middle school level across the Hickman County school system.