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Obion County Central High School

Public | 9-12 | 944 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 20, 2008

We have a pretty good school, I suppose. We have some outstanding teachers. Our principal, however, is another story. She is downright mean, but I guess you're going to have a con everywhere. The rest are pretty much pros. It is very clean, and most people are pretty nice. It is an overall good school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 9, 2008

I love this school except for the people that think they're better than you. But i guess all schools have those kinds of people. It is a great school. And the teachers are always willing to help.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 12, 2008

Obion county central has been said to be one of the greatest schools in America! it is great!
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 6, 2007

All the teachers at occhs are very kind and great. There is a police officer on duty every day of school to keep the halls, cafeteria, and bathrooms safe. As of now, there is a new school! Excellent A/C and Heating. Super clean restrooms. Most of all there is a huge variety of what you can eat at lunch. You can choose between American Bar (pizza, cheeseburger, and fires every day), Mexican Bar (Varies from tacos to chillie and spicy cheese dip), and an Entree Bar (hot food everyday), And salad
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 24, 2005

I am a student at (OCCHS) yr. '08! This school has some great teachers and some not so great teachers. I have an excelent math teacher, but not so great english teacher. There are also some teachers whom express their opinions to openly. That is one bad thing. There is a GREAT libarian. We also have some great guidence counselers. They are willing to do anything. Some teachers need to be investigated further for their treatment of students. Just a heads up! Can't wait for the new school! - You Academic Leader of '08!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 21, 2005

I am a former graduate of OCCHS...it was a wonderful school to attend, all of the teachers were waiting and willing to help. Keep up the good work central!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted January 31, 2005

I think that OCCHS has one of the best band teachers ever. I love this school. By 8-10-07 we will have a Brand New School built, so if you want to go to a new school that will be fun come to OCCHS!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 13, 2004

Overall the school is the best in the whole U.S. Everyone just about gets along with each other. We welcome all new students to a fun new experiance. So if your looking for a great-fun-welcoming-safe-educational-school come to Obion County Central High School (OCCHS)!
—Submitted by MR. Buckelew, a student


Posted May 17, 2004

I think obion county central is a clean wonderful school. They have excellent teachers and have won many trophies in the past. Occhs is one of the best high schools in the nation. It is a wonderful place to go to school at. It is also very safe! Let's go OCCHS!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 10, 2003

This school is dirty and it is know good .
—Submitted by a former student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 62% in 2012.

203 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
46%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 66% in 2012.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
53%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 23% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
57%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 2% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 67% in 2012.

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 19% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
50%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 55% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
27%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 63% in 2012.

199 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
67%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 10% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 27% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
69%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 27% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 46% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 40% in 2012.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%
English I

The state average for English I was 21% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 97% in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 24% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 14% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 34% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 32% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 17% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students78%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

Biology I

All Students60%
African Americann/a
Hispanic64%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities39%

English 2

All Students42%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Students71%
African Americann/a
Hispanic55%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities36%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students74%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Students38%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Students61%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities0%

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students15%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Students44%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities28%

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 68%
Hispanic 3% 5%
Black 2% 25%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 45%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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528 North Hwy 51
Troy, TN 38260
Phone: (731) 536-4688

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