Chester County School District

970 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Chester County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,801 students in Chester County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Chester County School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,910 Schools
# Students
2,801 Students
1,002,371 Students
# Teachers
n/a
6 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chester County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#19 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
44%
34%
44%
37%
52%
40%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%
(2022-23)
22.2%
23.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
% Black
12%
20%
% White
79%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,450 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,076. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,790 is less than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,450
$12,076
Spending / Student
$9,790
$11,570

Best Chester County School District Public Schools (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 | 526 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Jacks Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
65 State Route 22a
Jacks Creek, TN 38347
(731) 989-8155
Gr: K-3 | 138 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
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 | 424 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
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 | 626 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
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 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
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 | 808 students Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chester County School District?
Chester County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,801 students.
What is the rank of Chester County School District?
Chester County School District is ranked #20 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chester County School District?
79% of Chester County School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is Chester County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,790 is less than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,801 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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