Enrollment
652
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470327001406
Obion County Central High School — Troy, TN
Federal NCES profile for Obion County Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 43
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 36
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Obion County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Obion County Central High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Obion County Central High School reports 652 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 52.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 4 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 326 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Obion County spends $13,361 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.9% from local sources (property taxes), 51.4% from the state, and 20.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Obion County Central High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 74% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,361
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 652 Top 74% in Tennessee — larger than 26% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470327001406
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 326:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.6%
In-school suspensions 99
Out-of-school suspensions 29
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Obion County, which includes Obion County Central High School.
$13,361
Per student
+8%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.9%
State 51.4%
Federal 20.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Obion County Central High School
How many students attend Obion County Central High School?
Obion County Central High School has 652 students enrolled. It is a high school in Troy, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Obion County Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Obion County Central High School is 14.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Obion County Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Obion County Central High School is White at 83.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Troy, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Obion County Central High School?
Obion County Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.