Henderson County Schools & Education
Henderson County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,141
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#22
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Henderson County
Measured School Summary
Henderson County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,141 per pupil, Henderson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 21% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Henderson County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
11 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #22 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
3.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,141
$74 below the state average
School coverage
11
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Henderson County has 11 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Henderson County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Henderson County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 11 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#22
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Henderson County
Elementary and high visible
4,054 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Lexington
Elementary and middle visible
884 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Henderson County is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Henderson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Henderson County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Henderson County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Henderson’s Robust School Network
Henderson County features 11 public schools with a total enrollment of 4,938 students. The landscape is dominated by elementary education, with 8 primary schools feeding into 1 middle school and 2 high schools. This ensures a strong start for the county's youngest learners across two local districts.
Dual Districts in Henderson County
The county is divided between the Henderson County district (9 schools) and the Lexington district (2 schools). While the Henderson County district serves the majority of students, the Lexington district provides focused town-based education for nearly 900 students. No charter schools are currently operating in the area.
A Traditional Rural School Experience
Nine of the county's 11 schools are located in rural areas, offering a classic community-based education. The average school size is 449 students, with Lexington High School being the largest at 901 students. Many elementary schools, like Westover, serve large PK-8 populations, keeping students in one familiar environment for longer.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Henderson County
Reported Enrollment
4,938
11 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Henderson County
Henderson County
GuideLexington
11 Public Schools in Henderson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High School | Record | Henderson County | Lexington, 38351Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 901 |
| Paul G. Caywood Elementary | Record | Lexington | Lexington, 38351Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 623 |
| Westover Elementary | Record | Henderson County | Huron, 38345Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 587 |
| Scotts Hill High School | Record | Henderson County | Reagan, 38368Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 556 |
| Scotts Hill Elementary | Record | Henderson County | Scotts Hill, 38374Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 418 |
| Pin Oak Elementary | Record | Henderson County | Lexington, 38351Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 370 |
| South Haven Elementary | Record | Henderson County | Lexington, 38351Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 329 |
| Beaver Elementary | Record | Henderson County | Wildersville, 38388Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 318 |
| South Side Elementary | Record | Henderson County | Reagan, 38368Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 300 |
| Bargerton Elementary | Record | Henderson County | Lexington, 38351Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 275 |
| Lexington Middle School | Record | Lexington | Lexington, 38351Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 261 |
Scotts Hill Elementary
Henderson County
Scotts Hill, 38374 / Rural: Remote
South Haven Elementary
Henderson County
Lexington, 38351 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,141
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Henderson County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Henderson County, Tennessee?
Henderson County features 11 public schools with a total enrollment of 4,938 students. The landscape is dominated by elementary education, with 8 primary schools feeding into 1 middle school and 2 high schools. This ensures a strong start for the county's youngest learners across two local districts.
What are the major school districts in Henderson County, Tennessee?
The county is divided between the Henderson County district (9 schools) and the Lexington district (2 schools). While the Henderson County district serves the majority of students, the Lexington district provides focused town-based education for nearly 900 students. No charter schools are currently operating in the area.
What is the school experience like in Henderson County?
Nine of the county's 11 schools are located in rural areas, offering a classic community-based education. The average school size is 449 students, with Lexington High School being the largest at 901 students. Many elementary schools, like Westover, serve large PK-8 populations, keeping students in one familiar environment for longer.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.