Hardeman County Schools & Education
Hardeman County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
30/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,280
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
30/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#85
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hardeman County
Measured School Summary
Hardeman County faces educational challenges with a school score of 30/100 and a graduation rate of 88.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,280 per pupil, Hardeman County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 36% below the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hardeman County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
30/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #85 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
88.0%
5.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,280
$65 above the state average
School coverage
9
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Hardeman County has 9 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Hardeman County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Hardeman County Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#85
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 17 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Hardeman County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
3,332 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Hardeman County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Hardeman County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Hardeman County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Educational Foundation in Hardeman County
Hardeman County Schools oversees 9 public schools catering to 3,332 students. The infrastructure includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. This layout provides a solid foundation for families across the county's various rural and town centers.
Hardeman County Schools Leads the Way
A single school district manages all 3,332 students without any charter school alternatives. Bolivar Elementary is the largest school in the system, serving 756 students. The district centralizes its middle and high school options to maintain a diverse curriculum for older students.
Small Schools in Rural Settings
Education here is characterized by a mix of rural and town settings, with 7 of the 9 schools located in rural areas. The average school size is 370 students, fostering a community-centric feel in the classroom. While Bolivar Elementary is the largest, many students attend smaller facilities like Bolivar Middle School, which has 317 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Hardeman County
Reported Enrollment
3,332
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Hardeman County
9 Public Schools in Hardeman County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar Elementary | Record | Hardeman County Schools | Bolivar, 38008Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 756 |
| Central High School | Record | Hardeman County Schools | Bolivar, 38008Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 697 |
| Middleton High School | Record | Hardeman County Schools | Middleton, 38052Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 418 |
| Middleton Elementary | Record | Hardeman County Schools | Middleton, 38052Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 370 |
| Bolivar Middle School | Record | Hardeman County Schools | Bolivar, 38008Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 317 |
| Toone Elementary | Record | Hardeman County Schools | Toone, 38381Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 221 |
| Whiteville Elementary | Record | Hardeman County Schools | Whiteville, 38075Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 215 |
| Hornsby Elementary | Record | Hardeman County Schools | Hornsby, 38044Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 175 |
| Grand Junction Elementary | Record | Hardeman County Schools | Grand Junction, 38039Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 163 |
Bolivar Elementary
Hardeman County Schools
Bolivar, 38008 / Rural: Fringe
Middleton High School
Hardeman County Schools
Middleton, 38052 / Rural: Remote
Middleton Elementary
Hardeman County Schools
Middleton, 38052 / Rural: Remote
Bolivar Middle School
Hardeman County Schools
Bolivar, 38008 / Town: Distant
Whiteville Elementary
Hardeman County Schools
Whiteville, 38075 / Rural: Distant
Hornsby Elementary
Hardeman County Schools
Hornsby, 38044 / Rural: Distant
Grand Junction Elementary
Hardeman County Schools
Grand Junction, 38039 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,280
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Hardeman County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hardeman County, Tennessee?
Hardeman County Schools oversees 9 public schools catering to 3,332 students. The infrastructure includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. This layout provides a solid foundation for families across the county's various rural and town centers.
What are the major school districts in Hardeman County, Tennessee?
A single school district manages all 3,332 students without any charter school alternatives. Bolivar Elementary is the largest school in the system, serving 756 students. The district centralizes its middle and high school options to maintain a diverse curriculum for older students.
What is the school experience like in Hardeman County?
Education here is characterized by a mix of rural and town settings, with 7 of the 9 schools located in rural areas. The average school size is 370 students, fostering a community-centric feel in the classroom. While Bolivar Elementary is the largest, many students attend smaller facilities like Bolivar Middle School, which has 317 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.