For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,114 students in South Pittsburg, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in South Pittsburg, TN are South Pittsburg Elementary School, Richard Hardy Memorial School and South Pittsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Pittsburg, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in South Pittsburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in South Pittsburg, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Pittsburg Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-6117
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-6117
Gr: PK-6 | 515 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Richard Hardy Memorial School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Hamilton Avenue
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
South Pittsburg High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
717 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
Gr: 7-12 | 416 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in South Pittsburg, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in South Pittsburg, TN include South Pittsburg Elementary School, Richard Hardy Memorial School and South Pittsburg High School.
How many public schools are located in South Pittsburg?
3 public schools are located in South Pittsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in South Pittsburg?
South Pittsburg public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in South Pittsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in South Pittsburg include: South Pittsburg Elementary School vs. Richard Hardy Memorial School, Richard Hardy Memorial School vs. South Pittsburg Elementary School
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