Enrollment
643
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Savannah, TN
Hardin County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hardin County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470168000554
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin County Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 643
- students enrolled
Hardin County Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin County Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Savannah, TN.
School address
District: Hardin County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470168000554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hardin County Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hardin County Middle School
Hardin County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Savannah, Tennessee, enrolling 643 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 643 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 176 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 643 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 60 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hardin County also operates Hardin County High School (951 students) and Northside Elementary (483 students) alongside Hardin County Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hardin County Middle School compares
Hardin County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 60 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Hardin County Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hardin County, which includes Hardin County Middle School.
$10,437
Per student
-4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Hardin County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hardin Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parris South Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pickwick Southside School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardin County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~643 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hardin County Middle School
How many students attend Hardin County Middle School?
Hardin County Middle School has 643 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Savannah, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin County Middle School is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hardin County Middle School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Savannah, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin County Middle School?
Hardin County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hardin County Middle School rank among public schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin County Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Savannah, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Savannah on the city page.
Is Hardin County Middle School a good school?
Hardin County Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hardin County?
Besides Hardin County Middle School, Hardin County also operates Hardin County High School (951 students), Northside Elementary (483 students), and East Hardin Elementary (400 students). See the Hardin County district page for the complete list.
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