For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,433 students in Obion County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Obion County, TN are South Fulton Middle / High School, Union City High School and Obion County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Obion County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Obion County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
Obion County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Fulton Middle / High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Obion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Fulton Middle / High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1302 South Fulton Dr
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731) 479-1441
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731) 479-1441
Gr: 6-12 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Union City High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1305 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2373
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2373
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Obion County Central High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
528 North Highway 51
Troy, TN 38260
(731) 536-4688
Troy, TN 38260
(731) 536-4688
Gr: 9-12 | 652 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Obion County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Obion County, TN include South Fulton Middle / High School, Union City High School and Obion County Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Obion County?
3 public high schools are located in Obion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Obion County?
Obion County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Obion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Obion County include: Union City High School vs. Obion County Central High School
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