For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,155 students in Hardin County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, TN are Northside Elementary School, Parris South Elementary School and East Hardin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hardin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1450 East Main St
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4520
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Parris South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
169 Lacefield Dr
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-2480
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
East Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Freewill Ln
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4620
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
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 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
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 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hardin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Tennessee St
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Gr: PK-5
4355 Hwy 69 South
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, TN include Northside Elementary School, Parris South Elementary School and East Hardin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hardin County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hardin County include: East Hardin Elementary School vs. Northside Elementary School, Northside Elementary School vs. East Hardin Elementary School, Parris South Elementary School vs. East Hardin Elementary School
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