For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,085 students in Hardeman County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Hardeman County, TN are Central High School and Middleton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardeman County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Hardeman County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Hardeman County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middleton High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hardeman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hardeman County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Hardeman County, TN include Central High School and Middleton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hardeman County?
2 public high schools are located in Hardeman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardeman County?
Hardeman County public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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