For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 626 students in Henderson, TN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Henderson, TN is Chester County Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, TN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Henderson, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 626 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Henderson, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Henderson, TN include Chester County Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Henderson?
1 public middle schools are located in Henderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?
Henderson public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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