Total enrollment
4,793
-49 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
Henderson County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Henderson County runs 12 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with an average school size of about 399 students. The level mix is 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Henderson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
+1 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 84%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
7%
was 10%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
2 districts
Enrollment
4,793
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,136
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
8
3,136 students
Middle
1
238 students
High
3
1,419 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Henderson County Public Schools
3,900 students · 2 districts in Henderson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Henderson 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
16.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.1%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.7% under 18
Test scores in Henderson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Lexington High School· 61.0%
- Paul G. Caywood Elementary· 50.2%
- Scotts Hill High School· 49.0%
- Lexington Middle School· 44.6%
- South Haven Elementary· 42.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Beaver Elementary· 27.1%
- South Side Elementary· 34.1%
- Bargerton Elementary· 37.3%
- Scotts Hill Elementary· 37.3%
- Pin Oak Elementary· 38.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High School | Lexington | High | 09-12 | 890 | · |
| Paul G. Caywood Elementary | Lexington | Elementary | PK-05 | 655 | · |
| Westover Elementary | Huron | Elementary | PK-08 | 546 | · |
| Scotts Hill High School | Reagan | High | 09-12 | 480 | · |
| Scotts Hill Elementary | Scotts Hill | Elementary | PK-08 | 398 | · |
| Pin Oak Elementary | Lexington | Elementary | PK-08 | 344 | · |
| South Haven Elementary | Lexington | Elementary | PK-08 | 341 | · |
| Beaver Elementary | Wildersville | Elementary | PK-08 | 296 | · |
| South Side Elementary | Reagan | Elementary | PK-08 | 293 | · |
| Bargerton Elementary | Lexington | Elementary | PK-08 | 263 | · |
| Lexington Middle School | Lexington | Middle | 06-08 | 238 | · |
| Henderson County Virtual School | Lexington | High | 06-12 | 49 | · |
Cities in Henderson County
About Henderson County
In Tennessee, Henderson County is a small county of about 27,980 residents. 12 public schools across the county serves about 4,793 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $55,136 a year, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 10% below the Tennessee median.
On the school-mix side, Henderson County is made up of 8 elementary schools (3,136 students), 1 middle school (238), and 3 high schools (1,419).
Henderson County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,900 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 4,842 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,793 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 11 to 12 across the same 7-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Henderson County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
Henderson County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data