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7 schools in Obion County

Tennessee · 2,959 students · 4 cities

In total, Obion County hosts 7 public K-12 schools with about 2,959 students, averaging 423 per campus.

7-year change in Obion County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,959
-389 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 88%
% Hispanic
9%
was 5%
% Black
5%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Obion County Central High SchoolTroyHigh09-12652
Hillcrest ElementaryTroyElementaryPK-08587
Lake Road ElementaryUnion CityElementaryPK-08492
Ridgemont ElementaryUnion CityElementaryPK-08385
South Fulton Middle / High SchoolSouth FultonHigh06-12334
South Fulton ElementarySouth FultonElementaryPK-05289
Black Oak ElementaryHornbeakElementaryPK-08220

About Obion County

Across 7 schools, Obion County instructs about 2,959 students in Tennessee. By footprint it is a rural-scale district.

In terms of grade levels, Obion County consists of 5 elementary and 2 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Obion County is about 423, below the Tennessee average of roughly 537.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Obion County has fell 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,348 students to 2,959. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 88% to 82% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Obion County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Obion County?
Obion County operates 7 public K-12 schools in Tennessee, serving approximately 2,959 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Obion County?
Obion County includes 5 elementary, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Obion County?
Obion County Central High School is the largest public school in Obion County by enrollment, with approximately 652 students.
What grade levels does Obion County serve?
Obion County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 7 campuses.
What cities does Obion County serve?
Obion County operates schools in Troy, Union City, South Fulton, Hornbeak across Tennessee.