Hardin County School District

155 Guinn St
Savannah, TN 38372
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,294 students in Hardin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Hardin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
3,294 Students
1,002,390 Students
# Teachers
n/a
6 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hardin County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#75 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
34%
35%
37%
41%
40%
81%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
16%
% Black
4%
20%
% White
86%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,209 is higher than the state median of $12,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,133 is higher than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,209
$12,075
Spending / Student
$12,133
$11,570

Best Hardin County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25105 Highway 69 South
Adamsville, TN 38310
(731) 632-0413
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1450 East Main St
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Parris South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
169 Lacefield Dr
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Hardin County High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
909 South Pickwick Rd
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3976
Gr: 9-12 | 951 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
East Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Freewill Ln
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Hardin County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
299 Lacefield Dr
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-9037
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Pickwick Southside School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 Hwy 57
Counce, TN 38326
(731) 689-5185
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hardin County School District?
Hardin County School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,294 students.
What is the rank of Hardin County School District?
Hardin County School District is ranked #81 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County School District?
86% of Hardin County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Hardin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,133 is higher than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,294 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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