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 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,782 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
1,925 Schools
# Students
2,782 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
12%
21%
% White
79%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,522 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,857 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,522
$11,979
Spending / Student
$9,857
$11,478
Best Chester County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Chester Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
708 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8145
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8145
Gr: PK-3 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Jacks Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
65 State Route 22a
Jacks Creek, TN 38347
(731) 989-8155
Jacks Creek, TN 38347
(731) 989-8155
Gr: K-3 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Chester County Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
634 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8110
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8110
Gr: 4-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Chester County Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8135
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8135
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
W Chester Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1243 West Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8150
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8150
Gr: K-3 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Chester County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
552 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8125
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8125
Gr: 9-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chester County School District?
Chester County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,782 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, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chester County School District?
Chester County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Chester County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,857 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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