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#718 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 40% in state

Hardin County High School

High School · Hardin County · Savannah, TN

A high school in Savannah, TN where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

909 South Pickwick RD, Savannah, TN 38372

  • Math 36% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.6% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.2 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$11,313
Chronic Absenteeism28.7%

Students at Hardin County High School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 39% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Hardin County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,214/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Savannah), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,250

Median home value

$153,600

Median rent

$759/mo

College educated

14.6%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

22%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38372; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics22sports offered
10 boys'·12 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sheltering Tree RanchPrivate · tuition7.3PK–103.4 mi35Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Hardin County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$11,313NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hardin County High School is listed in Hardin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hardin County High School

Hardin County High School is a public high school in Savannah, TN, part of Hardin County, serving approximately 986 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #718 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hardin County High School

What grades does Hardin County High School serve?

Hardin County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hardin County High School?

Hardin County High School has an enrollment of approximately 986 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hardin County High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hardin County High School rank in TN?

Hardin County High School ranks #718 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Hardin County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hardin County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hardin County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hardin County High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hardin County High School a charter school?

No, Hardin County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hardin County High School a Title I school?

No, Hardin County High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
986
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Hardin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.7%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 38372)
17,659
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
41.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38372; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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