For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 862 students in Hardin County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, TN are Hardin County Middle School and Pickwick Southside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hardin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
299 Lacefield Dr
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-9037
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-9037
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Pickwick Southside School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Hwy 57
Counce, TN 38326
(731) 689-5185
Counce, TN 38326
(731) 689-5185
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, TN include Hardin County Middle School and Pickwick Southside School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hardin County?
2 public middle schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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