Best High Schools in Henderson County, TN

Henderson County, TN has 9 high schools with 4,978 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Henderson County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Henderson County exceed expectations.

1. South Gibson County High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gibson Co Sp Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 790 Students

2. Milan High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Milan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 521 Students

3. Lexington High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 901 Students

4. Scotts Hill High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students

5. Chester County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chester County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 811 Students

6. West Carroll Junior/senior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Carroll Sp Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 373 Students

7. Riverside High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Decatur County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 460 Students

8. Liberty Technology Magnet High School

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 549 Students

Best Middle Schools in Henderson County, TN

Henderson County, TN has 10 middle schools with 3,609 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Henderson County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Henderson County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lexington Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 261 Students

2. Decatur County Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Decatur County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 426 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Henderson County, TN

Henderson County, TN has 5 elementary schools with 1,419 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Henderson County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Henderson County exceed expectations.

1. Parsons Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Decatur County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 376 Students

2. Scotts Hill Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 418 Students

3. South Side Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 300 Students

4. Paul G. Caywood Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lexington • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 623 Students

5. Westover Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 587 Students

6. Pin Oak Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 370 Students

7. Bargerton Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 275 Students

8. South Haven Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 329 Students

9. Beaver Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 318 Students

10. Decaturville Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Decatur County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Henderson County, TN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Henderson County, TN has a total population of 27,842 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Henderson County, TN

10,006

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Henderson County, TN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

23.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.99 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Henderson County, TN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Henderson County, TN.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

972 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

34 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Henderson County, TN Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Henderson County, TN

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Decatur County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Chester County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Madison County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Carroll County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Perry County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Hardin County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Gibson County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
McNairy County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Benton County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Crockett County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations