Serving 643 students in grades 6-8, Hardin County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hardin County Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Savannah, TN, encompassing approximately 510.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points in the zone is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 20.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hardin County Middle School's student population of 643 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
643 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
49 teachers
School Rankings
Hardin County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardin County Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
4%
20%
White
85%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardin County Middle School's ranking?
Hardin County Middle School is ranked #872 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hardin County Middle School often compared to?
Hardin County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hardin County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Hardin County Middle School?
643 students attend Hardin County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Hardin County Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hardin County Middle School offer ?
Hardin County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hardin County Middle School part of?
Hardin County Middle School is part of Hardin County School District.
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