For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,649 students in 38340, TN.
The top ranked public schools in 38340, TN are East Chester Elementary School, Chester County Middle School and Chester County Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38340 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38340, TN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38340, TN Public Schools (2025-26)
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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
What are the top ranked public schools in 38340, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38340, TN include East Chester Elementary School, Chester County Middle School and Chester County Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 38340?
5 public schools are located in 38340.
What is the racial composition of students in 38340?
38340 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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