Top Rankings
Chester County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,811 students in Chester County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Chester County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
2,811 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Chester County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
125 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
348 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
12%
21%
# White Students
2,226 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
79%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
247
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
219
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
202
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
233
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
219
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
209
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
199
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
218
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
191
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
221
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
224
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
199
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
167
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,413 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,756 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,413
$12,030
Spending / Student
$9,756
$11,527
Best Chester County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Chester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
708 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8145
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8145
Grades: PK-3
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Jacks Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 State Route 22a
Jacks Creek, TN 38347
(731) 989-8155
Jacks Creek, TN 38347
(731) 989-8155
Grades: K-3
| 128 students
Rank: #33.
Chester County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
634 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8110
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8110
Grades: 4-5
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Chester County Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8135
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8135
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #55.
W Chester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1243 West Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8150
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8150
Grades: K-3
| 292 students
Rank: #66.
Chester County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
552 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8125
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8125
Grades: 9-12
| 811 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chester County School District?
Chester County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,811 students.
What is the rank of Chester County School District?
Chester County School District is ranked #19 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chester County School District?
79% of Chester County School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chester County School District?
Chester County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Chester County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,756 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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