The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in Social studies. The lowest is 28% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Hickman Co Middle School
Hickman Co Middle School serves students in grades six through eight in Centerville, Tennessee. It is a regular public school and part of the Hickman County school system. The school enrolls a predominantly white student body, with smaller numbers of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students, as well as a single Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander student. The enrollment is about what you would expect for a middle school serving a rural county seat. No data was available on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, or on the number of students receiving special education services or English learner support. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these figures to get a fuller picture of student supports.
On state assessments, the school’s results present a mixed picture. In math, less than half of students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was lower than in math, with just over a quarter of students reaching the proficient mark. Science and social studies fared somewhat better, with science proficiency coming in just over two-fifths of students and social studies reaching just under half. Participation on the tests was universal, meaning nearly every enrolled student took them, so the results reflect the full tested population. These figures suggest that a significant portion of students enter high school below grade-level expectations in reading and math, which is a soft spot a family may want to explore further by asking the school about specific intervention programs or academic supports available for middle schoolers.
Centerville, where the school is located, is a small county-seat town. Publicly reported sources describe its economy as rooted in agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The town square, anchored by a Greek Revival courthouse, hosts community events like music performances and festivals, and the Duck River provides outdoor recreation. The population has been slowly declining in recent decades, and the area does not appear to be growing rapidly. Housing values are below the state and national benchmarks, and the cost of living is modest. This context matters for families considering a move: the school serves a stable, rural community where housing is more affordable than in many parts of Tennessee, but the local economy and population are not expanding.
Because the school only covers grades six through eight, there is no high school graduation rate to review, and no data on chronic absenteeism or discipline was available in the provided information. The district comparison set was too small to draw meaningful comparisons against other districts in Hickman County, as it is the only district in the county. A parent considering this school should look into the district’s high school outcomes and program offerings, as this middle school feeds into the county’s high school, and those later results will matter for the full picture of a student’s trajectory. The school has no charter or magnet status, and its Title I status was not reported. Program offerings such as extracurriculars, arts, or career exploration were also not included in the available data, so families should reach out to the school to understand what is available beyond the core academics.
Hickman Co Middle School serves a rural, predominantly white student body in a town with a slow population decline and modest housing costs. Its state test results show room for improvement, particularly in reading and math, while science and social studies are relative bright spots. For a family already in Hickman County, this is the local public option for middle school. For a family considering a move to the area, the school reflects the broader community: stable, affordable, and quiet, but also facing academic challenges that are worth investigating directly with the school.
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