Total enrollment
3,294
-193 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Hardin County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Hardin County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,294 | #59 of 90 | #1,739 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #68 of 90 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.9% | #57 of 90 | #1,933 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.
Residents
27,249
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
3,294
students · 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 6% from the 3,487 reported in SY 2020-21.
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