For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,140 students in Hardin County, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 335 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Hardin County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hardin County, TN are Hardin County High School, Parris South Elementary School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hardin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 South Pickwick Rd
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3976
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3976
Grades: 9-12
| 996 students
Rank: #22.
Parris South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
169 Lacefield Dr
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-2480
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-2480
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1450 East Main St
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4520
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
East Hardin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Freewill Ln
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4620
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Hardin County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
299 Lacefield Dr
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-9037
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-9037
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #66.
Pickwick Southside School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Hwy 57
Counce, TN 38326
(731) 689-5185
Counce, TN 38326
(731) 689-5185
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Hardin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4455 Hwy 128 South
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
200 Tennessee St
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
9380 Hwy 128
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4355 Hwy 69 South
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
110 School Dr
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hardin County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Hardin County, TN include Hardin County High School, Parris South Elementary School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hardin County?
6 public schools are located in Hardin County.
What percentage of students in Hardin County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Hardin County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hardin County include: East Hardin Elementary School vs. Northside Elementary School, Northside Elementary School vs. East Hardin Elementary School, Hardin County Middle School vs. Hardin County High School
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