Obion County Central High School
| Obion County Central High School | |
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| Location | |
528 Highway 51 North , 38260 United States 36°20′34″N 89°09′23″W / 36.3429°N 89.1563°W | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
School district | Obion County Schools |
| Superintendent | Tim Watkins |
NCES School ID | 470327001406 |
Principal | Chris Lownsdale |
| Faculty | 52.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 652 (2024-2025)[1] |
| Colors | Red White Blue |
Athletics conference | TSSAA |
| Nickname | Rebels |
| Website | Official site |
Obion County Central High School is a public high school in Troy, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Obion County Schools system. As of 2024–2025, it has an enrollment of approximately 652 students.[1] The current principal is Chris Lownsdale.[2]
In 2025, the school was ranked as a level 5 school by the Tennessee Department of Education for its student success and college-readiness for the 2023-2024 school year.
Athletics
Obion County Central plays in the TSSAA's west grand division and 8th athletic district as the Rebels and Lady Rebels. OCCHS competes in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.[3]
The Rebels hold the following titles:
OCCHS has also made numerous state tournament appearances for football and boys' cross country.[4] The co-ed cheerleading also won the Deep South Beach Nationals Coed Non-Tumble Championship.[5]
| Year | Sport | Class | Award | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | Girls' Basketball | Runner-Up | ||
| 1986 | Boys' Basketball | AA | Champions | (34-5) |
| 1985 | Girls' Basketball | AA | Runner-Up | (28-6) |
| 2012 | Girls' Basketball | AA | Runner-Up | (35-3) |
| Year | Sport | Class | Award | Details / Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Girls' Cross Country | A-AA | Runner-Up | Jill Konkil |
| 2002 | Girls' Cross Country | A-AA | Runner-Up | Jill Konkil |
Controversy
In 2015, the students and community reacted against the director of schools' decision in removing the confederate flag from the school's signage. Multiple individuals, including a member of the Obion County School Board, labelled it an act of history erasure.[6]
In 2022, the treasurer for the school's baseball booster club was indicted for financial fraud and theft of the club's funds. This followed an active investigation made by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office, responsible for public funds.
References
- 1 2 3 "Obion County Central High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Contact Us / Obion County Central High School". www.obioncountyschools.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ↑ "School Directory". portal.tssaa.org. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "TSSAAsports.com :: Home of the TSSAA Championships". tssaasports.com. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ↑ Russell, Christy (April 3, 2023). "Obion County Central High School Coed Cheer team wins national award". KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ↑ Bradfield, Robert (April 24, 2026). "Students, community rally around Confederate flag display at high school". WPSD Local 6. Retrieved April 25, 2026.