Serving 74 students in grades 6-12, Gary Hardin Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gary Hardin Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gary Hardin Academy's student population of 74 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Acquisition of Knowledge, Education for Life
School Rankings
Gary Hardin Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gary Hardin Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1602 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
16%
Black
3%
20%
White
74%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gary Hardin Academy's ranking?
Gary Hardin Academy is ranked #1602 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Gary Hardin Academy often compared to?
Gary Hardin Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Gatlinburg Pittman High School, Northview Senior Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gary Hardin Academy?
The graduation rate of Gary Hardin Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gary Hardin Academy?
74 students attend Gary Hardin Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Gary Hardin Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gary Hardin Academy offer ?
Gary Hardin Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gary Hardin Academy part of?
Gary Hardin Academy is part of Sevier County School District.
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