Serving 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Richard Hardy Memorial School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richard Hardy Memorial School's attendance zone encompasses the entire South Pittsburg school district, covering approximately 5.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 2.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard Hardy Memorial School's student population of 183 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
15 teachers
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richard Hardy Memorial 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 Richard Hardy Memorial School is 0.41, 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
#1225 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
10%
20%
White
76%
57%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Hardy Memorial School's ranking?
Richard Hardy Memorial School is ranked #1225 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Richard Hardy Memorial School often compared to?
Richard Hardy Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Pittsburg Elementary School, Jasper Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Hardy Memorial School?
The graduation rate of Richard Hardy Memorial School is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Richard Hardy Memorial School?
183 students attend Richard Hardy Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Richard Hardy Memorial School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Richard Hardy Memorial School offer ?
Richard Hardy Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard Hardy Memorial School part of?
Richard Hardy Memorial School is part of Richard City School District.
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