For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,510 students in Centerville, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 75 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Centerville, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Centerville, TN are Centerville Intermediate School, Hickman Co Sr High School and Hickman Co Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centerville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Centerville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Centerville, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centerville Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Mary Field Ave
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2748
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2748
Gr: 3-5 | 338 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hickman Co Sr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1645 Bulldog Blvd
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2616
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2616
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Hickman Co Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1639 Bulldog Blvd
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-4234
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-4234
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
104 Mary Field Ave
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2212
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2212
Gr: PK-2 | 395 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Centerville, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Centerville, TN include Centerville Intermediate School, Hickman Co Sr High School and Hickman Co Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Centerville?
5 public schools are located in Centerville.
What percentage of students in Centerville go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Centerville are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Centerville?
Centerville public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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