For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,141 students in Hardin County, TN (there are , 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 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.
Hardin County, 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 Hardin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Hardin County (2025-26)
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 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Pickwick Southside School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Hwy 57
Counce, TN 38326
(731) 689-5185
Counce, TN 38326
(731) 689-5185
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hardin County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Tennessee St
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Gr: PK-5
4355 Hwy 69 South
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hardin County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Hardin County, TN include Northside Elementary School, Parris South Elementary School and Hardin County High 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (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, Hardin County Middle School vs. Hardin County High School, Northside Elementary School vs. East Hardin Elementary School
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