Photo: Ichabod · CC BY-SA 3.0Centerville’s public schools score below 82% of Tennessee districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 20% of Centerville’s students scored proficient, below the Tennessee average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Centerville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Tennessee, not nationally.
From Tennessee state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Centerville’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 20% in math, against 37% and 31% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,241 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Centerville Intermediate School, then Hickman Co Middle School, then Hickman Co Sr High School. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Centerville Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Centerville’s grade
C−: better than 18% of Tennessee school districts, #155 of 176 Tennessee towns. Both inputs trail the Tennessee average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Centerville, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Centerville
Centerville Elementary
Grades PK–2 · 395 students
Kindergarten in Centerville
Centerville Elementary
Grades PK–2 · 395 students
1st grade in Centerville
Centerville Elementary
Grades PK–2 · 395 students
2nd grade in Centerville
Centerville Elementary
Grades PK–2 · 395 students
3rd grade in Centerville
Centerville Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 338 students
4th grade in Centerville
Centerville Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 338 students
5th grade in Centerville
Centerville Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 338 students
6th grade in Centerville
Hickman Co Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 348 students
7th grade in Centerville
Hickman Co Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 348 students
8th grade in Centerville
Hickman Co Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 348 students
9th grade in Centerville
Hickman Co Sr High School
Grades 9–12 · 410 students
10th grade in Centerville
Hickman Co Sr High School
Grades 9–12 · 410 students
11th grade in Centerville
Hickman Co Sr High School
Grades 9–12 · 410 students
12th grade in Centerville
Hickman Co Sr High School
Grades 9–12 · 410 students
Centerville’s public schools are run by Hickman County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Centerville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Centerville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Centerville | C− | Hickman County |
Every school in Centerville
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Tennessee’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Hickman County Learning Academy).
Questions about Centerville’s schools
Are Centerville’s schools good?
On Tennessee’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Centerville children attend score below 82% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #155 of 176 Tennessee towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 15%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Centerville in?
Hickman County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,001 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do Centerville kids go to high school?
Hickman Co Sr High School, with 410 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Centerville’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Hickman County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.
How much does Centerville spend per student?
$13,241 in Hickman County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Centerville?
Yes: Centerville Christian School (religious, grades K–8, 27 students).
Parents talk
What Centerville families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Centerville → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Tennessee. Stars are from neighbors.