Obion County, TN - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Obion County

Obion County is a public school district serving the entirety of its namesake county in northwest Tennessee, with a single high school, a combined middle-high school, an elementary school, and four additional elementary campuses that together cover pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district enrolls a student population that is overwhelmingly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, and Asian students. Reliable figures for students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are identified as English learners were not available.

On state assessments taken in grades three through eight, results show a mixed picture. In English language arts, a share of students scored proficient or above that is noticeably lower than in math, and science and social studies both reached a higher bar. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand how these numbers align with classroom experience and whether academic supports are available. No high school testing data, graduation rate, or college readiness metrics were reported for this district, so the full picture of student outcomes at the secondary level is incomplete.

The district is the only one in Obion County, so it cannot easily be compared to a nearby peer. Housing values across the county’s various zip codes vary widely, from some of the most affordable pockets in the region to more expensive areas, though overall they sit well below state and national averages. This pattern makes the county a relatively accessible housing market for families.

The district covers a number of small towns and unincorporated communities, each with its own character and housing stock. Recent district-level changes, such as budget adjustments, program additions, or facility plans, appear to be minimal or unreported; we found little publicly available information on recent initiatives.

Overall, Obion County offers a rural, countywide school setting with a largely homogeneous student body and moderate academic performance on the state tests that are available. Families considering this area should be aware that some key data points, including graduation rate and detailed program offerings, are not readily accessible and may require direct inquiry with the district office.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,960

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 8%

Black 4%

White 84%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

21%

47%

Gr 4

32%

46%

Gr 5

32%

47%

Gr 6

19%

47%

Gr 7

26%

31%

Gr 8

20%

39%

Gr 38

25%

43%

Math

Gr 3

23%

43%

Gr 4

19%

39%

Gr 5

41%

51%

Gr 6

23%

53%

Gr 7

36%

46%

Gr 8

35%

63%

Gr 38

29%

50%

Science

Gr 3

29%

56%

Gr 4

33%

56%

Gr 5

31%

51%

Gr 6

21%

51%

Gr 7

44%

57%

Gr 8

38%

60%

Gr 38

33%

55%

Social studies

Gr 6

18%

40%

Gr 7

48%

53%

Gr 8

33%

63%

Gr 38

33%

52%

Schools in this District

7 schools are officially reported under this district.

Obion County Central High School

South Fulton Elementary

South Fulton Middle / High School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

44%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

38%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

49%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

47%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$166,434

Year-over-year change+6.0%

Range across 11 ZIP codes$109K to $216K

vs. state typical0.50x

vs. national typical0.45x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (11 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
38261	Union City	$169K	+7.3%	30.9%
38240	Obion	$158K	+5.3%	14.3%
38260	Troy	$177K	+6.9%	13.4%
38253	Rives	$199K	+7.2%	9.9%
38232		$165K	+7.3%	9.7%
38257	South Fulton	$157K	+5.8%	8.9%
38233	Kenton	$146K	+4.2%	8.4%
38259	Trimble	$112K	-10.7%	2.6%
38237	Martin	$216K	+6.2%	0.9%
38080	Ridgely	$109K	-1.5%	0.6%
38255	Sharon	$158K	+7.7%	0.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$840/mo

Home price / national median income2.0x

Comparison

State typical home value$334,075 (+0.3% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.