Serving 808 students in grades 9-12, Chester County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chester County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Henderson, TN, covering approximately 285.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge being around 16 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chester County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chester County High School's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
808 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
52 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering All Students
School Rankings
Chester County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester County High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#664 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester County High School's ranking?
Chester County High School is ranked #664 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Chester County High School often compared to?
Chester County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chester County High School?
The graduation rate of Chester County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Chester County High School?
808 students attend Chester County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Chester County High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Chester County High School offer ?
Chester County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester County High School part of?
Chester County High School is part of Chester County School District.
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