For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,457 students in Henderson County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Henderson County, TN are Lexington High School and Scotts Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public high schools.
Henderson County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Scotts Hill High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Henderson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Henderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lexington Juvenile Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
188 White St
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 967-9527
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 967-9527
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Henderson County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Henderson County, TN include Lexington High School and Scotts Hill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henderson County?
2 public high schools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Henderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Henderson County include: Lexington High School vs. Scotts Hill High School, Scotts Hill High School vs. Lexington High School
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