Best Schools in Henderson County, TN
Henderson County, TN has 14 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,310 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Henderson County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Henderson County, TN
The top high schools in Henderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 901 Students
2. Scotts Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students
Best Middle Schools in Henderson County, TN
The top middle schools in Henderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 261 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Henderson County, TN
The top elementary schools in Henderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paul G. Caywood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 623 Students
2. Bargerton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 275 Students
3. South Side Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 300 Students
4. South Haven Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 329 Students
5. Pin Oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 370 Students
6. Scotts Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 418 Students
7. Westover Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 587 Students
8. Beaver Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 318 Students
9. Esther's Montessori Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Esther's Montessori Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 30 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
23.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Henderson County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Henderson County, TN
How many schools are in Henderson County, TN?
Henderson County, TN has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,310 students in total.
How do schools in Henderson County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Henderson County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Henderson County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Henderson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Henderson County
5 places in Henderson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Lexington (6)
- Reagan (2)
- Huron (1)
- Scotts Hill (1)
- Wildersville (1)
School districts (1)
- Henderson County (9 schools)