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Best Henderson Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,649 students in Henderson, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Henderson, TN are East Chester Elementary School, Chester County Middle School and Chester County Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Henderson 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 Public Schools in Henderson, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Chester Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
708 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8145
Gr: PK-3 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Chester County Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
634 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8110
Gr: 4-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Chester County Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
930 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8135
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
W Chester Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1243 West Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8150
Gr: K-3 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Chester County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
552 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8125
Gr: 9-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Henderson, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Henderson, TN include East Chester Elementary School, Chester County Middle School and Chester County Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Henderson?
5 public schools are located in Henderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?
Henderson 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 are often viewed compared to one another?

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