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Enrollment
626
Middle
DISTRICT 467 · STATE 554
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHESTER COUNTY·NCES 470060000238
Chester County Junior High School
930 East Main ST, Henderson, TN 38340 · (731) 989-8135 · Chester County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL626 STUDENTS
B
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Scored higher than 55% of Tennessee public middle schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Tennessee public middle schools
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 18.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 227 | 36% |
| Grade 7 | 202 | 32% |
| Grade 8 | 197 | 31% |
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Chester County Junior High School→Chester County High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Chester County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
35.2%
TN avg 40.9% . -3.2pp since 2022
Math
30.8%
TN avg 39.3% . -13.7pp since 2022
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 35 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 31 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores are down about 3 points since 2022, while math scores are down about 14 points.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 35.2% | 30.8% |
| 2023-24 | 29.3% | 33.8% |
| 2022-23 | 38.4% | 44.5% |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Chester County Junior High School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 30.8% | #203 of 336 ▼ 38 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 35.2% | #128 of 336 ▲ 47 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 626 | #106 of 349 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.0% | #195 of 325 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.2% | #201 of 216 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
626
+23 (+4%) vs 2020
+64% since 1990-91, when it was 381
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 626 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 604 | 32.5 | 18.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 608 | 38.2 | 15.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 603 | 40 | 15.1:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 640 | 41 | 15.6:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 677 | 34 | 19.9:1 | 48% (328) |
| 2010-11 | 426 | 20 | 21.3:1 | 47% (202) |
| 2000-01 | 392 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 381 | 16 | 23.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Chester County Junior High School.
About Chester County Junior High School
Among the schools in Henderson, Tennessee, is Chester County Junior High School, a medium-sized middle-grades school. The school's 626 students are in grades 6 through 8.
The district, Chester County, operates 6 schools serving 2,801 students.
Chester County Junior High School is 78% White by enrollment. Smaller groups are 11% Black, 6% multiracial, and 5% Hispanic. Chester County Junior High School's diversity index is 38%, against a US figure of 70%.
Chester County Junior High School is graded B by allk12, scoring above 55% of Tennessee public middle schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
Within Chester County, the median household income is $59,341, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides Chester County Junior High School, Chester County has 5 other public schools.
East Chester Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles away. Within five miles of Chester County Junior High School, there are 4 other public schools.
The school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area, according to its NCES locale (Town: Distant).
Enrollment has grown by 23 students since 2020-21, to 626.
Discussions about Chester County Junior High School may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Chester County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,611
Census ACS
Median income
$59,341
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
2,801 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Chester County
- Chester County High SchoolHigh · 808 students
- East Chester Elementary SchoolElementary · 526 students
- Chester County Middle SchoolElementary · 424 students
- W Chester Elementary SchoolElementary · 279 students
- Jacks Creek ElementaryElementary · 138 students
Other schools in Henderson
- Chester County High SchoolHigh · 808 students
- East Chester Elementary SchoolElementary · 526 students
- Chester County Middle SchoolElementary · 424 students
- W Chester Elementary SchoolElementary · 279 students
Nearby schools
- East Chester Elementary School0.4 mi · 526
- Chester County Middle School0.5 mi · 424
- Chester County High School0.7 mi · 808
- W Chester Elementary School3.5 mi · 279
- Jacks Creek Elementary5.8 mi · 138
- South Elementary7.8 mi · 468
Frequently asked questions
About Chester County Junior High SchoolHow many students attend Chester County Junior High School?
Chester County Junior High School enrolls approximately 626 students in grades 06-08.
Is Chester County Junior High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Chester County Junior High School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Chester County Junior High School?
At Chester County Junior High School, the student body is approximately 78% White, 5% Hispanic, 11% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Chester County Junior High School public or private?
Chester County Junior High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Chester County.
What county does Chester County Junior High School serve?
Chester County Junior High School serves Chester County in TN.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.