For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 599 students in South Pittsburg, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Pittsburg, TN are Richard Hardy Memorial School and South Pittsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Pittsburg, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in South Pittsburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Pittsburg, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Hardy Memorial School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Hamilton Avenue
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
South Pittsburg High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
717 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
Gr: 7-12 | 416 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in South Pittsburg, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Pittsburg, TN include Richard Hardy Memorial School and South Pittsburg High School.
How many public middle schools are located in South Pittsburg?
2 public middle schools are located in South Pittsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in South Pittsburg?
South Pittsburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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