For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,333 students in Henry County, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 61 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Henry County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Henry County, TN are Paris Elementary School, Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School and Lakewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Henry County 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 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Henry County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 B Volunteer Dr
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-3675
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-3675
Grades: 3-5
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
143 Puryear Country Club Rd
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 247-3152
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 247-3152
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6745 Highway 79 North
Buchanan, TN 38222
(731) 644-1600
Buchanan, TN 38222
(731) 644-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
W O Inman Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Harrison St
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-8131
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-8131
Grades: 6-8
| 505 students
Rank: #55.
Henry Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
937 Pioneer Rd
Henry, TN 38231
(731) 243-7114
Henry, TN 38231
(731) 243-7114
Grades: PK-8
| 347 students
Rank: #66.
Henry County Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
937 Pioneer Rd
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 644-3898
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 644-3898
Grades: K-12
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 South Wilson St
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-5232
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-5232
Grades: 10-12
| 998 students
Rank: n/an/a
115 South Wilson St
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-0961
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-0961
Grades: PK-2
| 566 students
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 8
Cottage Grove, TN 38224
(731) 782-3401
Cottage Grove, TN 38224
(731) 782-3401
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
215 College St
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 247-5121
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 247-5121
Grades: PK-8
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Henry County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Henry County, TN include Paris Elementary School, Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School and Lakewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Henry County, TN?
9 public schools are located in Henry County, TN.
What percentage of students in Henry County, TN go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Henry County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County, TN?
Henry County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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