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%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,715 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 42% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
2,715 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Chester County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
115 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
352 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
13%
21%
# White Students
2,147 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
79%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
246
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
199
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
232
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
217
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
193
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
195
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
183
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
210
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
225
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
208
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
174
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
178
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,781 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,101 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,781
$12,157
Spending / Student
$10,101
$11,647
Best Chester County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Chester Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
708 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8145
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8145
Grades: PK-3
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Chester County Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
634 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8110
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8110
Grades: 4-5
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Chester County Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8135
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8135
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
Chester County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
552 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8125
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8125
Grades: 9-12
| 785 students
Rank: #55.
W Chester Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1243 West Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8150
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8150
Grades: K-3
| 274 students
Rank: #66.
Jacks Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65 State Route 22a
Jacks Creek, TN 38347
(731) 989-8155
Jacks Creek, TN 38347
(731) 989-8155
Grades: K-3
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chester County School District?
Chester County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,715 students.
What is the rank of Chester County School District?
Chester County School District is ranked #16 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chester County School District?
79% of Chester County School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Chester County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,101 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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