For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,207 students in Hardeman County, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Hardeman County, TN are Hornsby Elementary School, Toone Elementary School and Middleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardeman County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Hardeman County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Hardeman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hornsby Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Church St
Hornsby, TN 38044
(731) 658-5707
Hornsby, TN 38044
(731) 658-5707
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Toone Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Neely St
Toone, TN 38381
(731) 658-5606
Toone, TN 38381
(731) 658-5606
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Robin Cir
Middleton, TN 38052
(731) 376-0160
Middleton, TN 38052
(731) 376-0160
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Grand Junction Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Pledge St
Grand Junction, TN 38039
(731) 764-2841
Grand Junction, TN 38039
(731) 764-2841
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Bolivar Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
445 Nuckolls Rd
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3981
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3981
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Central High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 Harris St
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3151
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Middleton High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Florida Ave
Middleton, TN 38052
(731) 376-8391
Middleton, TN 38052
(731) 376-8391
Gr: 7-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Whiteville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2510 Highway 64 East
Whiteville, TN 38075
(731) 254-8013
Whiteville, TN 38075
(731) 254-8013
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Bolivar Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
915 Pruitt St
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3656
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3656
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hardeman County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Hardeman County, TN include Hornsby Elementary School, Toone Elementary School and Middleton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hardeman County?
9 public schools are located in Hardeman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardeman County?
Hardeman County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hardeman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hardeman County include: Bolivar Elementary School vs. Toone Elementary School, Toone Elementary School vs. Bolivar Elementary School, Hornsby Elementary School vs. Toone Elementary School
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