Top Rankings
Hardeman County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,333 students in Hardeman County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Hardeman County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
3,333 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Hardeman County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
13%
# Black Students
1,786 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
54%
21%
# White Students
1,362 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
41%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
212
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
257
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
248
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
228
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
207
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
239
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
215
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
226
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
269
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
283
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
250
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
227
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
221
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,452 is higher than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,235 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,452
$12,157
Spending / Student
$11,235
$11,647
Best Hardeman County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hornsby Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Church St
Hornsby, TN 38044
(731) 658-5707
Hornsby, TN 38044
(731) 658-5707
Grades: PK-8
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Toone Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Neely St
Toone, TN 38381
(731) 658-5606
Toone, TN 38381
(731) 658-5606
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
180 Robin Cir
Middleton, TN 38052
(731) 376-0160
Middleton, TN 38052
(731) 376-0160
Grades: PK-6
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
Bolivar Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
445 Nuckolls Rd
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3981
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3981
Grades: PK-5
| 736 students
Rank: #55.
Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
313 Harris St
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3151
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3151
Grades: 9-12
| 675 students
Rank: #66.
Grand Junction Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Pledge St
Grand Junction, TN 38039
(731) 764-2841
Grand Junction, TN 38039
(731) 764-2841
Grades: PK-6
| 175 students
Rank: #77.
Whiteville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2510 Highway 64 East
Whiteville, TN 38075
(731) 254-8013
Whiteville, TN 38075
(731) 254-8013
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Rank: #88.
Middleton High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Florida Ave
Middleton, TN 38052
(731) 376-8391
Middleton, TN 38052
(731) 376-8391
Grades: 7-12
| 443 students
Rank: #99.
Bolivar Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Pruitt St
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3656
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3656
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hardeman County Schools School District?
Hardeman County Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,333 students.
What is the rank of Hardeman County Schools School District?
Hardeman County Schools School District is ranked #138 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hardeman County Schools School District?
54% of Hardeman County Schools School District students are Black, 41% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hardeman County Schools School District?
Hardeman County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Hardeman County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,235 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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