For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,866 students in Savannah, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 244 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Savannah, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Savannah, TN are Northside Elementary School, Parris South Elementary School and Hardin County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Savannah, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Savannah have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Savannah, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1450 East Main St
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4520
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Parris South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
169 Lacefield Dr
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-2480
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Hardin County High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
909 South Pickwick Rd
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3976
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3976
Gr: 9-12 | 951 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
East Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Freewill Ln
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4620
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Hardin County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
299 Lacefield Dr
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-9037
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-9037
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Savannah, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Savannah, TN include Northside Elementary School, Parris South Elementary School and Hardin County High School.
How many public schools are located in Savannah?
5 public schools are located in Savannah.
What percentage of students in Savannah go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Savannah are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Savannah?
Savannah public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Savannah are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Savannah 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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