Total enrollment
3,294
-325 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
Hardin County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Hardin County's school count of 7 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 3,294 students inside Tennessee, around 12% of the county population. By grade band, the county runs 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Hardin County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 90%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
3,294
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,956
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
5
1,700 students
Middle
1
643 students
High
1
951 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hardin County Public Schools
3,294 students · 1 district in Hardin County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hardin 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+
15.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.1% under 18
Test scores in Hardin County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Northside Elementary· 46.7%
- Parris South Elementary· 43.9%
- Hardin County High School· 43.1%
- Pickwick Southside School· 33.8%
- East Hardin Elementary· 32.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- West Hardin Elementary· 28.9%
- Hardin County Middle School· 29.8%
- East Hardin Elementary· 32.0%
- Pickwick Southside School· 33.8%
- Hardin County High School· 43.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin County High School | Savannah | High | 09-12 | 951 | · |
| Hardin County Middle School | Savannah | Middle | 06-08 | 643 | · |
| Northside Elementary | Savannah | Elementary | PK-05 | 483 | · |
| East Hardin Elementary | Savannah | Elementary | PK-05 | 400 | · |
| Parris South Elementary | Savannah | Elementary | PK-05 | 389 | · |
| Pickwick Southside School | Counce | Elementary | PK-08 | 223 | · |
| West Hardin Elementary | Adamsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 205 | · |
Cities in Hardin County
About Hardin County
Hardin County is a low-population county of about 27,249 residents in Tennessee. Its public-school system serves approximately 3,294 students across 7 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $49,956, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 19% below the Tennessee median.
In terms of grade levels, Hardin County is built around 5 elementary schools (1,700 students), 1 middle school (643), and 1 high school (951).
Hardin County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,294 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,294 students, shrank 9% from the 3,619 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 90% to 86% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Hardin County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data