For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,039 students in Henderson County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Henderson County, TN are South Side Elementary School, Lexington Middle School and Paul G. Caywood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Henderson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29855 Hwy 104 South
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-3718
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-3718
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
112 Airways
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Paul G. Caywood Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
162 Monroe Ave
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Westover Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Crucifer Rd
Huron, TN 38345
(731) 968-9846
Huron, TN 38345
(731) 968-9846
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Beaver Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19830 Highway 22 North
Wildersville, TN 38388
(731) 968-2109
Wildersville, TN 38388
(731) 968-2109
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Pin Oak Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19925 Hwy 412 East
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7341
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7341
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Bargerton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6141 Poplar Springs/bargerton
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7484
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7484
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
South Haven Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5455 Highway 22 A
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-6890
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-6890
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
680 East Church St
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 967-9527
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 967-9527
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Henderson County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Henderson County, TN include South Side Elementary School, Lexington Middle School and Paul G. Caywood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Henderson County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Henderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Henderson County include: South Side Elementary School vs. Pin Oak Elementary School, Lexington Middle School vs. Bargerton Elementary School, South Haven Elementary School vs. Paul G. Caywood Elementary School
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