For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,415 students in Hartsville, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Hartsville, TN are Jim Satterfield Middle School, Trousdale Co Elementary School and Trousdale Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartsville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Hartsville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hartsville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jim Satterfield Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Damascus Ave
Hartsville, TN 37074
(615) 374-2748
Hartsville, TN 37074
(615) 374-2748
Grades: 6-8
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Trousdale Co Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Lock Six Rd
Hartsville, TN 37074
(615) 374-3752
Hartsville, TN 37074
(615) 374-3752
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #33.
Trousdale Co High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
262 Mc Murry Blvd West
Hartsville, TN 37074
(615) 374-2201
Hartsville, TN 37074
(615) 374-2201
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hartsville, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Hartsville, TN include Jim Satterfield Middle School, Trousdale Co Elementary School and Trousdale Co High School.
How many public schools are located in Hartsville?
3 public schools are located in Hartsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartsville?
Hartsville public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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