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Obion County Central High School

Q: Is Obion County Central High School a good school?

Obion County Central High School ranks 87 th of 400 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Obion County Central High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 652 students attended Obion County Central High School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Obion County Central High School?

Students at Obion County Central High School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Q: What schools feed into Obion County Central High School?

Obion County Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hillcrest Elementary School Elementary : Lake Road Elementary School Elementary : Ridgemont Elementary School

Public Grades 9-12

87^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 400 Tennessee High Schools

Better than 78% of Tennessee high schools

Summary

Obion County Central High School is a public high school in Troy, TN, serving 652 students in grades 9–12 and part of the Obion County Schools district, which ranks in the top half of Tennessee districts. The school has climbed from a 2-star rating in 2018–2019 to a consistent 4-star performer, currently ranked 87th out of 400 Tennessee high schools (78th percentile). This upward trajectory is one of its defining features: after sitting near the middle of the pack a few years ago, the school now lands in the state’s top quarter. Compared to nearby Westview High School, which has a similar enrollment size, Obion County Central ranks higher overall and shows particular strength in Algebra I, Algebra II, and English I.

Academically, the school shines in upper-level coursework. On the latest TNReady assessments, proficiency rates in Algebra II (50.9%), Geometry (47.7%), English II (65.2%), and Biology I (56.3%) all exceed state averages, often by healthy margins. However, entry-level courses are a different story: Algebra I (28.2%) and English I (34.6%) trail the state average, suggesting that students who advance into higher-level classes are well-prepared, but the first year of high school may need extra support. Against nearby Union City High School, Obion County Central trails in every tested subject — for example, Union City posts a 63.6% proficiency in Algebra II versus 50.9% — yet Obion has a far stronger graduation rate (93.0% vs. 81.6%) and a much lower dropout rate (6.4% vs. 11.2%). When compared to South Fulton Middle / High School, the same district’s higher-ranked school, Obion takes the lead in Algebra II and Geometry but lags in several other subjects.

Graduation rates have improved dramatically, rising from 82.8% in 2022–2023 to 93.0% in 2024–2025, now above the state average of 90.5%. Chronic absenteeism, however, remains the school’s biggest challenge: 20.2% of students were chronically absent in 2024–2025, well above the district (15.3%) and far higher than nearby schools like Union City (7.2%) and South Fulton (11.2%). Subgroup results are mixed — economically disadvantaged students rank in the 79th percentile statewide, and female students outperform male students consistently, while special education outcomes swing widely from year to year. With strong upper-level academics, rising graduation rates, and a clear need to tackle attendance and early high-school support, Obion County Central is a solid, improving choice for families in the Troy area.

652

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,149

Per pupil spending ?

53.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

528 North Highway 51
Troy, TN 38260

(731) 536-4688

District: Obion County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.4%

Hispanic:

10.3%

African American:

3.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 52nd percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Tennessee high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 26 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg46%

Tennessee avg43%

87^th of 400

Tennessee public high schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 27 pts since 2016

From top 48% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Obion County Schools

41^st of 141Obion County Schools among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	69.7	87 of 400	78.3%	★★★★☆
2025	60.5	119 of 389	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.9	84 of 392	78.6%	★★★★☆
2023	60.4	108 of 384	71.9%	★★★★☆
2022	55.3	115 of 358	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.2	130 of 347	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.0	190 of 342	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.7	181 of 341	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	43.9	148 of 273	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.9	170 of 351	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.7	135 of 300	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	58.4	111 of 296	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.3	103 of 285	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	73.4	70 of 269	74.0%	★★★★☆
2011	73.2	64 of 273	76.6%	★★★★☆
2010	63.6	102 of 267	61.8%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	48.4	94 of 230	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.9	41 of 233	82.4%	★★★★☆
2022	43.5	105 of 222	52.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	62.7	100 of 365	72.6%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	43 of 365	88.2%	★★★★☆
2023	63.6	86 of 366	76.5%	★★★★☆
2022	57.0	108 of 350	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.1	129 of 340	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.6	160 of 337	52.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	48.7	106 of 229	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.9	110 of 213	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.0	129 of 209	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.5	75 of 202	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.8	108 of 189	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.8	85 of 180	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	18.9	135 of 153	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.3	139 of 159	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	66.0	64 of 308	79.2%	★★★★☆
2025	50.4	125 of 324	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.2	93 of 337	72.4%	★★★★☆
2023	53.6	110 of 330	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.1	68 of 322	78.9%	★★★★☆
2021	49.2	130 of 317	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.7	185 of 302	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.5	162 of 308	47.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	54.2	139 of 368	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.3	137 of 366	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.7	126 of 359	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.2	131 of 349	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.4	132 of 332	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.7	209 of 329	36.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	39.9	114 of 210	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	26.1	165 of 198	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	59.8	38 of 183	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	37.6	87 of 154	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.3	20 of 151	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	28.0	102 of 125	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	18.8	117 of 127	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	29.6	120 of 159	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	62.5	101 of 330	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.6	123 of 323	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.0	93 of 326	71.5%	★★★★☆
2023	53.8	120 of 325	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.2	127 of 312	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.8	132 of 306	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.8	185 of 301	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.1	191 of 307	37.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)79th percentile~ school

Female (2025)73rd percentile+3 vs school

White (2026)69th percentile-9 vs school

Male (2025)62nd percentile-7 vs school

African American (2026)59th percentile-19 vs school

Hispanic (2026)54th percentile-25 vs school

Special Education (2026)46th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

English II65%+7 vs state

Biology I56%+6 vs state

Algebra II51%+14 vs state

Geometry48%+5 vs state

English I35%-3 vs state

Algebra I28%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)				TNReady English Language Arts (2026)				TNReady Algebra I (2026)						TNReady Algebra II (2026)				TNReady Biology I (2026)					TNReady US History (2026)				TNReady English I (2026)					TNReady English II (2026)					TNReady Geometry (2026)					TNReady Science (2026)				TNReady Social Studies (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2020)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I 12th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 8th Grade	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I 10th Grade	TNReady English I 11th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 9th Grade	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II 11th Grade	TNReady English II 12th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry 12th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Obion County Central High School	Public	9-12	528 North Highway 51	Troy	38260	Obion County	Obion County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 536-4688	688	52	13.2	53.2%	577 (83.9%)	25 (3.6%)	72 (10.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.3%)	69.7	87^th of 400 public high schools	78.3%		60.5	119^th of 389 public high schools	69.4%	32										28.5				28.2	81.1	36.5		50.9		59.2			56.3						35.2			34.6		69.8			65.2		50.4			47.7									$13,149	$801	$11,516
Union City High School	Public	9-12	1305 High School Drive	Union City	38261	Obion County	Union City Schools	No	No	No	No	(731) 885-2373	417	30	13.9	58.0%	198 (47.5%)	151 (36.2%)	53 (12.7%)	6 (1.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	78.7	52^nd of 400 public high schools	87.0%		75.7	53^rd of 389 public high schools	86.4%	1										39.0	< 5%			33.3	86.2	53.4		63.6		70.6	< 5%		63.2		40.0		40.8		39.6			39.2		74.5			73.7	93.3	50.0			60.4									$14,229	$531	$12,833
Westview High School	Public	9-12	8161 Highway 45	Martin	38237	Weakley County	Weakley County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 587-4202	590	52	11.4	43.1%	406 (68.8%)	94 (15.9%)	47 (8.0%)	14 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.4%)	58.7	139^th of 400 public high schools	65.3%		64.9	96^th of 389 public high schools	75.3%	43										19.8	9.1			18.9	≥ 95%	24.1	10.0	34.7		64.5			64.3		14.9	41.7	19.0		33.1			33.1		75.0			75.0	95.0	41.3			47.8									$11,814	$637	$10,496
South Fulton Middle / High School	Public	6-12	1302 South Fulton Drive	South Fulton	38257	Obion County	Obion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(731) 479-1441	328	31	10.5	49.3%	274 (83.5%)	30 (9.1%)	7 (2.1%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	74.4	68^th of 400 public high schools	83.0%		65.1	92^nd of 389 public high schools	76.3%	24	70.0	70.2	81.6	73.3	42.5	35.7	27.0	35.3		38.5				38.5		47.4		47.4		71.9			71.9						35.2			35.2		69.7			67.6		36.4			34.3	45.0	68.4	55.3	57.8	47.5	52.6	57.9	52.6	$14,593	$582	$13,069
Lake County High School	Public	9-12	300 Cochran Street	Tiptonville	38080	Lake County	Lake County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 253-7734	209	19	10.9		130 (62.2%)	54 (25.8%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.1%)	26.7	301^st of 400 public high schools	24.8%		11.1	365^th of 389 public high schools	6.2%	64										5.4				< 5%		< 5%		< 5%		34.9			33.3		28.0	41.2	33.3		10.2			10.2		59.1			59.1		17.5			15.2									$15,190	$2,245	$11,730
Dyer County High School	Public	9-12	1000 West Main Street	Newbern	38059	Dyer County	Dyer County Schools	No	No	No	No	(731) 627-2229	1,026	72	14.3	54.1%	848 (82.7%)	70 (6.8%)	66 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.8%)	67.6	97^th of 400 public high schools	75.8%		66.4	90^th of 389 public high schools	76.9%	7										34.5				34.1	93.3	42.4		48.1			64.7		64.7		37.2	35.0	36.9		31.2			31.0		62.3			60.9	≥ 95%	42.2			50.4									$13,090	$397	$12,073

Frequently Asked Questions about Obion County Central High School

Is Obion County Central High School a good school?

Obion County Central High School ranks 87^th of 400 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Obion County Central High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 652 students attended Obion County Central High School.

What district is Obion County Central High School in?

Obion County Schools

What schools feed into Obion County Central High School?

Obion County Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hillcrest Elementary School
Elementary : Lake Road Elementary School
Elementary : Ridgemont Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Obion County Central High School?

Students at Obion County Central High School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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