Photo: Thomas R. Machnitzki (DoxTxob at en.wikipedia) · CC BY-SA 3.0Kenton’s public schools outscore 84% of Tennessee districts
In Kenton, 46% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Tennessee average (31%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Kenton, 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 100% 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.
Kenton’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 158 Tennessee towns with household incomes within a quarter of Kenton’s, its schools beat 94%, higher than their 84% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 45% and math 46% across both districts in spring 2022, against 37% and 31% statewide; 86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Gibson County spends $10,635 per student and Obion County $13,730, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
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 Kenton’s grade
A−: better than 84% of Tennessee school districts. Test scores are above the Tennessee average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Kenton, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Kenton
Kenton Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 87 students
Kindergarten in Kenton
Kenton Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 87 students
1st grade in Kenton
Kenton Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 87 students
2nd grade in Kenton
Kenton Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 87 students
3rd grade in Kenton
Kenton Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 87 students
4th grade in Kenton
Kenton Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 87 students
Kenton runs its own schools through grade 12 (Gibson County School District). From grade PK, students attend the Obion County School District, shared with Hornbeak, Obion, Rives, Samburg, South Fulton, Troy and Woodland Mills. Its middle school is in Medina. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Kenton
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Kenton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Kenton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Kenton | A− | Gibson County PK–12 · Obion County PK–12 |
Every school in Kenton
14 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).
Questions about Kenton’s schools
Are Kenton’s schools good?
By Tennessee’s own tests, yes: the public schools Kenton children attend outscore 84% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 94%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Kenton in?
Two districts: Gibson County School District runs grades PK–12, and Obion County School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Hornbeak, Obion, Rives, Samburg, South Fulton, Troy and Woodland Mills.
Where do Kenton kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: South Gibson County High School, Obion County Central High School, Gibson County High School and South Fulton Middle / High School.
What is Kenton’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Gibson County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.
How much does Kenton spend per student?
$10,635 in Gibson County School District and $13,730 in Obion County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Kenton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Kenton → 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.