For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,056 students in Henry County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Henry County, TN are Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School, Lakewood Elementary School and W O Inman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Henry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School
(Math: 59% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6745 Highway 79 North
Buchanan, TN 38222
(731) 644-1600
Buchanan, TN 38222
(731) 644-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 752 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
W O Inman Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Harrison St
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-8131
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-8131
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Henry Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
937 Pioneer Rd
Henry, TN 38231
(731) 227-2067
Henry, TN 38231
(731) 227-2067
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Henry County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Henry County, TN include Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School, Lakewood Elementary School and W O Inman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Henry County?
5 public middle schools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Henry County include: Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School vs. Henry Elementary School, Henry Elementary School vs. Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School, W O Inman Middle School vs. Henry Elementary School
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