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#881 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 49% in state
Pickwick Southside School
Elementary School · Hardin County · Counce, TN
A Hardin County elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1970 Hwy 57, Counce, TN 38326
- Math 37% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pickwick Southside School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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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Where Pickwick Southside 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated928/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,145
Median home value
$189,100
Median rent
$958/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38326; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Hardin County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hardin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 417 | Compare → |
| Northside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 496 | Compare → |
| Parris South ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 380 | Compare → |
| West Hardin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 218 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hardin County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Pickwick Southside School is listed in Hardin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pickwick Southside School
Pickwick Southside School is a public elementary school in Counce, TN, part of Hardin County, serving approximately 214 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #881 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pickwick Southside School
What grades does Pickwick Southside School serve?
Pickwick Southside School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Pickwick Southside School?
Pickwick Southside School has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickwick Southside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickwick Southside School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pickwick Southside School rank in TN?
Pickwick Southside School ranks #881 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Pickwick Southside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pickwick Southside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Pickwick Southside School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pickwick Southside School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pickwick Southside School a charter school?
No, Pickwick Southside School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pickwick Southside School a Title I school?
No, Pickwick Southside School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hardin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (731) 689-5185
- Area population (ZIP 38326)
- 2,566
- Area median age
- 58
Official sources & links
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 38326; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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