For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,122 students in Hardeman County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hardeman County, TN are Hornsby Elementary School, Toone Elementary School and Middleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardeman County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hardeman County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hardeman County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hornsby Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Church St
Hornsby, TN 38044
(731) 658-5707
Hornsby, TN 38044
(731) 658-5707
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Toone Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Neely St
Toone, TN 38381
(731) 658-5606
Toone, TN 38381
(731) 658-5606
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Robin Cir
Middleton, TN 38052
(731) 376-0160
Middleton, TN 38052
(731) 376-0160
Gr: PK-6 | 349 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Grand Junction Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Pledge St
Grand Junction, TN 38039
(731) 764-2841
Grand Junction, TN 38039
(731) 764-2841
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Bolivar Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
445 Nuckolls Rd
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3981
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3981
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Whiteville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2510 Highway 64 East
Whiteville, TN 38075
(731) 254-8013
Whiteville, TN 38075
(731) 254-8013
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Bolivar Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
915 Pruitt St
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3656
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3656
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hardeman County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hardeman County, TN include Hornsby Elementary School, Toone Elementary School and Middleton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hardeman County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Hardeman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardeman County?
Hardeman County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hardeman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hardeman County include: Bolivar Elementary School vs. Toone Elementary School, Toone Elementary School vs. Bolivar Elementary School, Hornsby Elementary School vs. Toone Elementary School
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