Enrollment
410
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Centerville, TN
Hickman Co Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Hickman Co Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470186000625
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickman Co Sr High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Centerville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 410
- students enrolled
Hickman Co Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickman Co Sr High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Centerville, TN.
School address
District: Hickman County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470186000625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hickman Co Sr High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hickman Co Sr High School
Hickman Co Sr High School is a mid-sized high school in Centerville, Tennessee, enrolling 410 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Hickman Co Sr High School is leaner than roughly 87% of Tennessee schools and 25% under the state's 15.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 410 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 113 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 410 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 33 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hickman County also operates East Hickman High School (412 students) and Centerville Elementary (395 students) alongside Hickman Co Sr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hickman Co Sr High School compares
Hickman Co Sr High School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 13% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 33 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Hickman Co Sr High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hickman County, which includes Hickman Co Sr High School.
$11,000
Per student
+2%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.4%
State 62.6%
Federal 16.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hickman Co Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hickman High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hickman Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hickman Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hickman Co Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickman Co Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hickman Co Sr High School
How many students attend Hickman Co Sr High School?
Hickman Co Sr High School has 410 students enrolled. It is a high school in Centerville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickman Co Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickman Co Sr High School is 11.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickman Co Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Hickman Co Sr High School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Centerville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickman Co Sr High School?
Hickman Co Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hickman Co Sr High School rank among public schools in Centerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickman Co Sr High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Centerville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Centerville on the city page.
Is Hickman Co Sr High School a good school?
Hickman Co Sr High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hickman County?
Besides Hickman Co Sr High School, Hickman County also operates East Hickman High School (412 students), Centerville Elementary (395 students), and East Hickman Intermediate School (375 students). See the Hickman County district page for the complete list.
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