For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,557 students in Hendersonville, TN. The top-ranked public high schools in Hendersonville, TN are Merrol Hyde Magnet School, Hendersonville High School and Beech Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hendersonville, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Hendersonville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public high schools.
Hendersonville, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Beech Sr High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hendersonville, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
128 Township Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Gr: K-12 | 670 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Hendersonville High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Cherokee Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-6162
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-6162
Gr: 9-12 | 1,410 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Beech Sr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3126 Long Hollow Pike
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-6200
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,477 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hendersonville, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hendersonville, TN include Merrol Hyde Magnet School, Hendersonville High School and Beech Sr High School. Hendersonville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public high schools are located in Hendersonville?
3 public high schools are located in Hendersonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Hendersonville?
Hendersonville public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Hendersonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hendersonville include: Beech Sr High School vs. Hendersonville High School, Hendersonville High School vs. Beech Sr High School
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