For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 622 students in South Pittsburg, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in South Pittsburg, TN are South Pittsburg High School and Richard Hardy Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Pittsburg, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in South Pittsburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Pittsburg, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Pittsburg High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
Grades: 7-12
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
Richard Hardy Memorial School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Hamilton Avenue
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
Grades: PK-12
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in South Pittsburg, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in South Pittsburg, TN include South Pittsburg High School and Richard Hardy Memorial School.
How many public middle schools are located in South Pittsburg?
2 public middle schools are located in South Pittsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in South Pittsburg?
South Pittsburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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