For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 709 students in Hickman County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hickman County, TN are Hickman County Learning Academy, Hickman Co Middle School and East Hickman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hickman County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Hickman County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hickman County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickman County Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Murphree Ave
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-3391
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-3391
Gr: 3-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hickman Co Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1639 Bulldog Blvd
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-4234
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-4234
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
East Hickman Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9414 East Eagle Dr
Lyles, TN 37098
(931) 670-4237
Lyles, TN 37098
(931) 670-4237
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hickman County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hickman County, TN include Hickman County Learning Academy, Hickman Co Middle School and East Hickman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hickman County?
3 public middle schools are located in Hickman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hickman County?
Hickman County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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