For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,086 students in South Pittsburg, TN.
The top ranked public schools in South Pittsburg, TN are South Pittsburg Elementary School, South Pittsburg High School and Richard Hardy Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Pittsburg, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in South Pittsburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in South Pittsburg, TN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Pittsburg Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-6117
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-6117
Grades: PK-6
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
South Pittsburg High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
Grades: 7-12
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Hardy Memorial School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Hamilton Avenue
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
Grades: PK-12
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Pittsburg, TN?
The top ranked public schools in South Pittsburg, TN include South Pittsburg Elementary School, South Pittsburg High School and Richard Hardy Memorial School.
How many public schools are located in South Pittsburg, TN?
3 public schools are located in South Pittsburg, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in South Pittsburg, TN?
South Pittsburg, TN public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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