Henderson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,045 students in Henderson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Henderson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Henderson County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.61
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
158 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
15%
# Black Students
206 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
5%
21%
# White Students
3,453 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
86%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
207 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
171
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
254
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
316
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
274
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
237
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
264
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
256
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
286
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
265
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
266
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
365
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
379
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
371
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
341
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,871 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,970 is less than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Henderson County School District?
Henderson County School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,045 students.
What is the rank of Henderson County School District?
Henderson County School District is ranked #31 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County School District?
86% of Henderson County School District students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Henderson County School District?
Henderson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Henderson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,970 is less than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,045 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in TN)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
