East Hickman Middle School

East Hickman Middle School is one of the compact junior highs in Lyles, Tennessee, run under Hickman County, with 339 students on its rolls from grades 6 through 8. That puts it 39% smaller than the typical public school in Tennessee, which averages around 554 students.

Across the 9 schools in Hickman County (3,001 students total), East Hickman Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, East Hickman Middle School lists that 90% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school lists 6% Hispanic. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Hickman County indicate the typical household earns roughly $68,247 per year, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. East Hickman Middle School is one of 9 public schools in Hickman County (combined enrollment of about 3,001 students).

Nearest neighbor: East Hickman Intermediate School, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 20%: 422 students in 2018 compared to 339 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 95% to 90%.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.