Best Hardeman County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,085 students in Hardeman County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hardeman County, TN are Central High School and Middleton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardeman County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Hardeman County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Hardeman County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middleton High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Hardeman County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
313 Harris St
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Middleton High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
138 Florida Ave
Middleton, TN 38052
(731) 376-8391
Gr: 7-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hardeman County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hardeman County, TN include Central High School and Middleton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hardeman County?
2 public high schools are located in Hardeman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardeman County?
Hardeman County public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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