For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,961 students in Henderson County, TN (there are , serving 97 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Henderson County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Henderson County, TN are South Side Elementary School, Lexington High School and Paul G. Caywood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 九游体育s in Henderson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29855 Hwy 104 South
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-3718
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-3718
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Lexington High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
284 White St
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-2961
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-2961
Grades: 9-12
| 922 students
Rank: #33.
Paul G. Caywood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
162 Monroe Ave
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #44.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
112 Airways
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #55.
Westover Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Crucifer Rd
Huron, TN 38345
(731) 968-9846
Huron, TN 38345
(731) 968-9846
Grades: PK-8
| 567 students
Rank: #66.
Pin Oak Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19925 Hwy 412 East
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7341
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7341
Grades: PK-8
| 363 students
Rank: #77.
South Haven Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5455 Highway 22 A
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-6890
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-6890
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: #88.
Bargerton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6141 Poplar Springs/bargerton
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7484
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7484
Grades: PK-8
| 273 students
Rank: #99.
Beaver Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19830 Highway 22 North
Wildersville, TN 38388
(731) 968-2109
Wildersville, TN 38388
(731) 968-2109
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
Henderson County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lexington Juvenile Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
188 White St
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 967-9527
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 967-9527
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
7871 Highway 100
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-2909
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-2909
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Henderson County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Henderson County, TN include South Side Elementary School, Lexington High School and Paul G. Caywood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Henderson County?
9 public schools are located in Henderson County.
What percentage of students in Henderson County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Henderson County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Henderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Henderson County include: South Side Elementary School vs. Pin Oak Elementary School, Pin Oak Elementary School vs. Paul G. Caywood Elementary School, Lexington Middle School vs. Bargerton Elementary School
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