For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,432 students in Obion County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Obion County, TN are Hillcrest Elementary School, Black Oak Elementary School and South Fulton Middle / High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Obion County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Obion County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Obion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 South Main St
Troy, TN 38260
(731) 536-4222
Troy, TN 38260
(731) 536-4222
Gr: PK-8 | 587 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Black Oak Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 North Shawtown Rd
Hornbeak, TN 38232
(731) 538-2271
Hornbeak, TN 38232
(731) 538-2271
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Lake Road Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 East Highway 22
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-5304
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-5304
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Union City Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2901
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2901
Gr: 5-8 | 438 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Ridgemont Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1285 N Highway 45 By - Pass
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 536-5171
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 536-5171
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Obion County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Obion County, TN include Hillcrest Elementary School, Black Oak Elementary School and South Fulton Middle / High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Obion County?
6 public middle schools are located in Obion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Obion County?
Obion County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Obion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Obion County include: Ridgemont Elementary School vs. Lake Road Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School vs. Lake Road Elementary School, Lake Road Elementary School vs. Ridgemont Elementary School
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