The E.W. Grove Henry County High School building, also known as Grove Tower, is a historic building located on Grove Boulevard in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. It is a "two story and basement building of gray pressed brick," the first of a few buildings comprising the Grove School campus.
Serving 1,036 students in grades 10-12, Henry Co 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 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,036 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry Co High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Henry Co High School's student population of 1,036 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,036 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Henry Co 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 Henry Co High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#714 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
11%
21%
White
79%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry Co High School's ranking?
Henry Co High School is ranked #714 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Henry Co High School often compared to?
Henry Co High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E. W. Grove School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henry Co High School?
The graduation rate of Henry Co High School is 94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Henry Co High School?
1,036 students attend Henry Co High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Henry Co High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Co High School?
Henry Co High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Henry Co High School offer ?
Henry Co High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry Co High School part of?
Henry Co High School is part of Henry County School District.
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