Hendersonville High School is one of three public high schools located in Hendersonville, Sumner County, Tennessee. Since July 1, 2023, the principal has been Mel Sawyers, who formerly served as principal at Millersville and Guild Elementary Schools. HHS is part of Sumner County Schools.
Serving 1,410 students in grades 9-12, Hendersonville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,410 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hendersonville High School serves the southwest part of Hendersonville, TN, covering an area of approximately 20.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 4.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hendersonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hendersonville High School's student population of 1,410 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,410 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
95 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1941
School Calendar
Campus Size
35 acres
School Rankings
Hendersonville High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hendersonville High School is 0.47, 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
#359 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Commando
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hendersonville High School's ranking?
Hendersonville High School is ranked #359 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hendersonville High School often compared to?
Hendersonville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beech Sr High School, Station Camp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hendersonville High School?
The graduation rate of Hendersonville High School is 94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Hendersonville High School?
1,410 students attend Hendersonville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hendersonville High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Hendersonville High School offer ?
Hendersonville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hendersonville High School part of?
Hendersonville High School is part of Sumner County School District.
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