Hardeman County Schools

Bolivar, Tennessee — 9 schools

3,332
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$12,112
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hardeman County Schools operates 9 public schools serving 3,332 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Tennessee. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,157 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hardeman County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,112 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 25.2% local, 51.5% state, and 23.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $68,443 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 46/100, ranked #38 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 316.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.6% African American, 42.2% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Bolivar Elementary accounts for 21.2% of all Hardeman County Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Hardeman County Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hardeman County Schools school enrollment varies 4.1× across entities

Hardeman County Schools school enrollment ranges from 162 students (lowest) to 670 students (highest), a spread of 508 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hardeman County Schools student-counselor ratio is 316:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Hardeman County Schools is typically wider than the Hardeman County Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Hardeman County Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 24.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Hardeman County Schools is typically wider than the Hardeman County Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

23.3%
Federal
51.5%
State
25.2%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
38 / 140
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Hardeman County county, where this district is located.

$700
Studio/mo
$705
1 BR/mo
$925
2 BR/mo
$1,286
3 BR/mo
$1,348
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$68,443
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 9 schools in Hardeman County Schools.

White 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 50.6%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

316.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Hardeman County Schools

School Enrollment
Bolivar Elementary
670
Central High School
663
Middleton High School
410
Middleton Elementary
349
Bolivar Middle School
290
Toone Elementary
217
Whiteville Elementary
217
Hornsby Elementary
179
Grand Junction Elementary
162

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hardeman County Schools?

Hardeman County Schools has 9 schools, including 7 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 3,332 students.

How much does Hardeman County Schools spend per student?

Hardeman County Schools spends $12,112 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #38 in Tennessee.

What is the average teacher salary in Hardeman County Schools?

The average teacher salary in Hardeman County Schools is $68,443 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Hardeman County Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hardeman County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Hardeman County Schools?

Hardeman County Schools students are 50.6% African American, 42.2% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hardeman County Schools?

Hardeman County Schools has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #38 out of 140 districts in Tennessee. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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