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Obion County

Tennessee · Public K-12

10 public schools serving approximately 4,653 students, in a county of 30,453 residents.

Schools
10
2 districts
Enrollment
4,653
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,613
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
-0.2%
Above Tennessee avg
Elementary
6
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Obion County
3,113 students · 2 districts in Obion County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Obion County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
80%
Hispanic
6%
Black
11%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
71%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
14%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
42
21.8% under 18

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Obion County Central High SchoolTroyHigh09-12745·
Union City Elementary SchoolUnion CityElementaryPK-04718·
Hillcrest ElementaryTroyElementaryPK-08559·
Lake Road ElementaryUnion CityElementaryPK-08537·
Union City Middle SchoolUnion CityMiddle05-08450·
Ridgemont ElementaryUnion CityElementaryPK-08379·
Union City High SchoolUnion CityHigh09-12372·
South Fulton Middle / High SchoolSouth FultonHigh06-12344·
South Fulton ElementarySouth FultonElementaryPK-05309·
Black Oak ElementaryHornbeakElementaryPK-08240·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Obion County?
Obion County, Tennessee has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,653 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Obion County?
The county's public school system includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Obion County?
Obion County is the largest school district in Obion County, serving approximately 3,113 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Obion County?
Obion County has roughly 30,453 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Obion County?
Median household income in Obion County is $54,613, below the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 14.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Obion County?
Approximately 18.3% of adults 25 and older in Obion County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Obion County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly -0.2% of students in Obion County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Tennessee county average of -0.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Obion County schools?
Across Obion County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Obion County?
Obion County residents are approximately 80% White, 6% Hispanic, 11% Black, 0% Asian, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Obion County is owner-occupied?
Obion County has about 14,326 housing units, of which roughly 68.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data