For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 599 students in South Pittsburg, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Pittsburg, TN are Richard Hardy Memorial School and South Pittsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Pittsburg, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in South Pittsburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
South Pittsburg, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Pittsburg High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in South Pittsburg, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Hardy Memorial School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Hamilton Avenue
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
South Pittsburg High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
717 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
Gr: 7-12 | 416 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in South Pittsburg, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in South Pittsburg, TN include Richard Hardy Memorial School and South Pittsburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Pittsburg?
2 public high schools are located in South Pittsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in South Pittsburg?
South Pittsburg public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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