For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,470 students in Henderson County, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 67 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Henderson County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Henderson County, TN are South Side Elementary School, Westover Elementary 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Henderson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
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
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Westover Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Crucifer Rd
Huron, TN 38345
(731) 968-9846
Huron, TN 38345
(731) 968-9846
Grades: PK-8
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Scotts Hill High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7871 Highway 100
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-2909
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-2909
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
Rank: #44.
Pin Oak Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
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
| 372 students
Rank: #55.
Lexington High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
284 White St
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-2961
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-2961
Grades: 9-12
| 902 students
Rank: #66.
Paul G. Caywood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
162 Monroe Ave
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #77.
South Haven Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5455 Highway 22 A
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-6890
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-6890
Grades: PK-8
| 323 students
Rank: #88.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 Airways
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #99.
Bargerton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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
| 276 students
Rank: #1010.
Beaver Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19830 Highway 22 North
Wildersville, TN 38388
(731) 968-2109
Wildersville, TN 38388
(731) 968-2109
Grades: PK-8
| 312 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 schools in Henderson County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Henderson County, TN include South Side Elementary School, Westover Elementary School and Scotts Hill High School.
How many public schools are located in Henderson County, TN?
10 public schools are located in Henderson County, TN.
What percentage of students in Henderson County, TN go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Henderson County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County, TN?
Henderson County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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