At a glance
Reported students
652
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee high enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 414 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
438.5
Obion County Central High School: 652 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 732
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53.84
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Obion County Central High School
Obion County Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Troy. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Obion County Schools. NCES reports 652 students for 2024–25.
Among 414 high schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Obion County Central High School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.4%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black3.5%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Obion County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Fulton Middle / High School
High · Grades 06–12
334 reported students
Hillcrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
587 reported students
Lake Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
492 reported students
Ridgemont Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
385 reported students
South Fulton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
289 reported students
Public schools near Obion County Central High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Elementary School Elementary · Obion County Schools | PK–08 | 587 | 1.2 mi |
| Ridgemont Elementary School Elementary · Obion County Schools | PK–08 | 385 | 5.5 mi |
| Lake Road Elementary School Elementary · Obion County Schools | PK–08 | 492 | 7 mi |
| Union City Middle School Middle · Union City Schools | 05–08 | 438 | 8.1 mi |
| Union City High School High · Union City Schools | 09–12 | 416 | 8.1 mi |
| Union City Elementary School Elementary · Union City Schools | PK–04 | 793 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Obion County Central High School
What grades does Obion County Central High School serve?
Obion County Central High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Obion County Schools.
How many students attend Obion County Central High School?
Obion County Central High School reported 652 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 414 Tennessee high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 732 students.
Is Obion County Central High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Obion County Central High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Obion County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Obion County Central High School in?
Obion County Central High School is part of Obion County Schools, based in Union City, TN, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Obion County Central High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hillcrest Elementary School (1.2 mi), Ridgemont Elementary School (5.5 mi), Lake Road Elementary School (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.