Enrollment
951
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470168000553
Hardin County High School — Savannah, TN
Federal NCES profile for Hardin County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hardin County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hardin County High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hardin County High School reports 951 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 66.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 238 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hardin County spends $11,924 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.1% from local sources (property taxes), 41.0% from the state, and 20.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hardin County High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 951 | top 90% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,924
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 238 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 38 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 951 Top 90% in Tennessee — larger than 10% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 66.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470168000553
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 238:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.7%
In-school suspensions 130
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 38
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hardin County, which includes Hardin County High School.
$11,924
Per student
-3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 41.0%
Federal 20.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Hardin County High School
How many students attend Hardin County High School?
Hardin County High School has 951 students enrolled. It is a high school in Savannah, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin County High School is 15.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin County High School?
The largest demographic group at Hardin County High School is White at 87.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Savannah, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin County High School?
Hardin County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.