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Chester County

Tennessee · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 2,811 students, in a county of 17,611 residents.

Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
2,811
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,341
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
-0.2%
Above Tennessee avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Chester County
2,811 students · 1 district in Chester County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Chester County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
85%
Hispanic
3%
Black
10%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
79%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
12%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
38
21.7% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Chester County High SchoolHendersonHigh09-12811·
Chester County Junior High SchoolHendersonMiddle06-08608·
East Chester Elementary SchoolHendersonElementaryPK-03544·
Chester County Middle SchoolHendersonElementary04-05428·
W Chester Elementary SchoolHendersonElementaryKG-03292·
Jacks Creek ElementaryJacks CreekElementaryKG-03128·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Chester County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Chester County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 2,811.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Chester County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Chester County?
Chester County is the largest school district in Chester County, serving approximately 2,811 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Chester County?
Chester County has roughly 17,611 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Chester County?
Median household income in Chester County is $59,341, below the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 14.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Chester County?
Approximately 22.0% of adults 25 and older in Chester County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Chester County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly -0.2% of students in Chester County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Tennessee county average of -0.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chester County schools?
Across Chester County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Chester County?
Chester County residents are approximately 85% White, 3% Hispanic, 10% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Chester County is owner-occupied?
Chester County has about 7,279 housing units, of which roughly 75.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data