For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,927 students in Savannah, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 335 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Savannah, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Savannah, TN are Hardin County High School, Parris South Elementary School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Savannah, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Savannah have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Savannah, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin County High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 South Pickwick Rd
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3976
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3976
Grades: 9-12
| 986 students
Rank: #22.
Parris South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
169 Lacefield Dr
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-2480
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-2480
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1450 East Main St
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4520
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
East Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Freewill Ln
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4620
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #55.
Hardin County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
299 Lacefield Dr
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-9037
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-9037
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Savannah, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4455 Hwy 128 South
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
200 Tennessee St
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
9380 Hwy 128
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4355 Hwy 69 South
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
110 School Dr
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Savannah, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Savannah, TN include Hardin County High School, Parris South Elementary School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Savannah?
5 public schools are located in Savannah.
What percentage of students in Savannah go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Savannah are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Savannah?
Savannah public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Savannah are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Savannah include: East Hardin Elementary School vs. Northside Elementary School, Hardin County Middle School vs. Hardin County High School, Northside Elementary School vs. East Hardin Elementary School
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