Serving 123 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 top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gary Hardin Academy's student population of 123 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gary Hardin Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gary Hardin Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#890 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
2%
21%
White
85%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
88%
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 #890 out of 1,721 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gary Hardin Academy?
The graduation rate of Gary Hardin Academy is 70-74%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gary Hardin Academy?
123 students attend Gary Hardin Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Gary Hardin Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gary Hardin Academy?
Gary Hardin Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gary Hardin Academy offer ?
Gary Hardin Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Gary Hardin Academy part of?
Gary Hardin Academy is part of Sevier County School District.
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