Top Rankings
Henry County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,924 students in Henry County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Henry County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
2,924 Students
1,002,390 Students
# Teachers
n/a
6 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Henry County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
16%
% Black
6%
20%
% White
82%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,054 is higher than the state median of $12,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,405 is less than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,054
$12,075
Spending / Student
$11,405
$11,570
Best Henry County School District Public Schools (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.
Henry Co High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 South Wilson St
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-5232
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-5232
Gr: 9-12 | 1,017 students Minority enrollment: 23%
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%
Rank: #55.
E. W. Grove School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Grove Blvd
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-4586
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-4586
Gr: 9 | 314 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Henry County School District?
Henry County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,924 students.
What is the rank of Henry County School District?
Henry County School District is ranked #53 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County School District?
82% of Henry County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Henry County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,405 is less than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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