Top Rankings
Henry County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,007 students in Henry County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Henry County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
3,007 Students
1,012,911 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
66,710 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Henry County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 98% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.61
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
160 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
15%
# Black Students
195 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
7%
21%
# White Students
2,501 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
83%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
134 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
116
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
178
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
145
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
150
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
173
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
177
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
374
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
363
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
362
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
344
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,694 is higher than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,090 is less than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,694
$11,950
Spending / Student
$11,090
$11,450
Best Henry County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
143 Puryear Country Club Rd
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 227-2101
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 227-2101
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6745 Highway 79 North
Buchanan, TN 38222
(731) 644-1600
Buchanan, TN 38222
(731) 644-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 749 students
Rank: #33.
Henry Co High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 South Wilson St
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-5232
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-5232
Grades: 10-12
| 1,036 students
Rank: #44.
Henry Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
937 Pioneer Rd
Henry, TN 38231
(731) 227-2067
Henry, TN 38231
(731) 227-2067
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Rank: #55.
E. W. Grove School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Grove Blvd
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-4586
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-4586
Grades: 9
| 387 students
Rank: #66.
Henry County Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
937 Pioneer Rd
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 243-7114
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 243-7114
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Henry County School District?
Henry County School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,007 students.
What is the rank of Henry County School District?
Henry County School District is ranked #61 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County School District?
83% of Henry County School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Henry County School District?
Henry County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Henry County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,090 is less than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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