Top Rankings
Henderson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,054 students in Henderson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Henderson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
9 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
4,054 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
270 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Henderson County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 94% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
146 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
236 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
6%
21%
# White Students
3,455 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
85%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
200 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
174
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
320
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
279
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
234
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
267
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
257
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
276
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
257
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
257
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
276
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
389
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
397
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
359
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
312
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,847 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,948 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,847
$12,030
Spending / Student
$9,948
$11,527
Best Henderson County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scotts Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Highway 114 Main St
Scotts Hill, TN 38374
(731) 549-3411
Scotts Hill, TN 38374
(731) 549-3411
Grades: PK-8
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
South Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29855 Hwy 104 South
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-3718
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-3718
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Lexington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
284 White St
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-2961
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-2961
Grades: 9-12
| 901 students
Rank: #44.
Scotts Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7871 Highway 100
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-2909
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-2909
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #55.
Westover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Crucifer Rd
Huron, TN 38345
(731) 968-9846
Huron, TN 38345
(731) 968-9846
Grades: PK-8
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
Pin Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19925 Hwy 412 East
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7341
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7341
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
Rank: #77.
South Haven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5455 Highway 22 A
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-6890
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-6890
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
Rank: #88.
Bargerton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6141 Poplar Springs/bargerton
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7484
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7484
Grades: PK-8
| 275 students
Rank: #99.
Beaver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19830 Highway 22 North
Wildersville, TN 38388
(731) 968-2109
Wildersville, TN 38388
(731) 968-2109
Grades: PK-8
| 318 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Henderson County School District?
Henderson County School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,054 students.
What is the rank of Henderson County School District?
Henderson County School District is ranked #31 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) 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%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County School District?
85% of Henderson County School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Henderson County School District?
Henderson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Henderson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,948 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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