Total enrollment
1,114
-31 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in South Pittsburg
Tennessee · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in South Pittsburg comes to roughly 1,114 students across 3 schools (1 elementary and 1 high).
7-year change in South Pittsburg
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
72%
was 82%
% Hispanic
7%
was 3%
% Black
15%
was 12%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Hardy Memorial School | Combined | PK-12 | 183 |
| South Pittsburg Elementary | Elementary | PK-06 | 515 |
| South Pittsburg High School | High | 07-12 | 416 |
About South Pittsburg
South Pittsburg is a sparse Tennessee city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 1,114 students total.
For a sense of the school types, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in South Pittsburg is around 371 students, 31% lower than the Tennessee average of about 537.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in South Pittsburg has contracted 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,145 students to 1,114. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 82% to 72%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for South Pittsburg discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.