For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,882 students in Gibson County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Gibson County, TN are South Gibson County High School, Bradford High School and Gibson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gibson County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Gibson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
Gibson County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Milan High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Gibson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Gibson County High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Mount Zion Rd
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-0999
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-0999
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: #22.
Bradford High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
136 Highway 45 S
Bradford, TN 38316
(731) 742-3729
Bradford, TN 38316
(731) 742-3729
Grades: 6-12
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Gibson County High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Trenton Hwy
Dyer, TN 38330
(731) 692-3616
Dyer, TN 38330
(731) 692-3616
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Milan High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7060 Van Hook Street East
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0841
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0841
Grades: 9-12
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
Peabody High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2069 Hwy 45 Bypass
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2601
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2601
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #66.
Humboldt Junior/senior High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Viking Dr
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2781
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2781
Grades: 7-12
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
Milan High School Academy
Vocational School
7060 East Van Hook St
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0841
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0841
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Gibson County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East End Magnet Academy (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
1560 North 30th Ave
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-4171
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-4171
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1811 Ferrell St
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-9514
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-9514
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
1751 Main St
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-1821
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-1821
Grades: 3-4
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gibson County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Gibson County, TN include South Gibson County High School, Bradford High School and Gibson County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gibson County?
7 public high schools are located in Gibson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gibson County?
Gibson County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% 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 Gibson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gibson County include: South Gibson County High School vs. Milan High School, Milan High School vs. South Gibson County High School, Bradford High School vs. Milan High School
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