For the 2025-26 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 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Obion County (2025-26)
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 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Obion County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Obion County Career Technology Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1700 North Fifth
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Gr: 9-12
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 39% (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, Black Oak Elementary School vs. Lake Road Elementary School
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