Total enrollment
3,157
-185 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Hardeman County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Hardeman County hosts 9 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 3,157 Tennessee students across 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Hardeman County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Hardeman County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,157 | #61 of 90 | #1,786 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #52 of 90 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.7% | #14 of 90 | #804 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Hardeman County school rankings
Residents
25,433
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
3,157
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$46,069
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
6
1,794 students
Middle
1
290 students
High
2
1,073 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hardeman County Schools
3,157 students · 1 district in Hardeman County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hardeman County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
12.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.8%
civilian labor
Median age
40
19.3% under 18
Test scores in Hardeman County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Toone Elementary· 39.8%
- Hornsby Elementary· 36.6%
- Middleton Elementary· 35.3%
- Grand Junction Elementary· 35.1%
- Central High School· 25.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Whiteville Elementary· 11.7%
- Bolivar Middle School· 16.1%
- Middleton High School· 22.7%
- Bolivar Elementary· 22.8%
- Central High School· 25.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar Elementary | Bolivar | Elementary | PK-05 | 670 | · |
| Central High School | Bolivar | High | 09-12 | 663 | · |
| Middleton High School | Middleton | High | 07-12 | 410 | · |
| Middleton Elementary | Middleton | Elementary | PK-06 | 349 | · |
| Bolivar Middle School | Bolivar | Middle | 06-08 | 290 | · |
| Toone Elementary | Toone | Elementary | PK-08 | 217 | · |
| Whiteville Elementary | Whiteville | Elementary | PK-08 | 217 | · |
| Hornsby Elementary | Hornsby | Elementary | PK-08 | 179 | · |
| Grand Junction Elementary | Grand Junction | Elementary | PK-06 | 162 | · |
Cities in Hardeman County
About Hardeman County
In Tennessee, Hardeman County is a small county of about 25,433 residents. 9 public schools across the county enrolls about 3,157 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $46,069 a year, 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 25% meaningfully below the Tennessee median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Hardeman County spans 6 elementary schools (1,794 students), 1 middle school (290), and 2 high schools (1,073).
The largest single district in Hardeman County is Hardeman County Schools, which alone enrolls about 3,157 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,157 students, fell 6% from the 3,342 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Hardeman County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data