Total enrollment
4,462
-134 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Henry County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Across 10 public schools, Henry County, Tennessee serves roughly 4,462 K-12 students, roughly 1 in 7 residents. That works out to 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Henry County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
-1 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Henry County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,462 | #47 of 90 | #1,447 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #53 of 90 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.9% | #35 of 90 | #1,521 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Henry County school rankings
Residents
32,412
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
10
2 districts
Enrollment
4,462
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$50,613
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
5
2,569 students
Middle
1
499 students
High
2
1,331 students
Combined / other
2
63 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Henry County Public Schools
2,924 students · 2 districts in Henry County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Henry 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+
19.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
46
19.9% under 18
Test scores in Henry County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Henry Co High School· 58.9%
- Paris Elementary· 50.1%
- Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School· 49.6%
- Lakewood Elementary· 47.8%
- E. W. Grove School· 47.6%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Henry Elementary· 25.4%
- W O Inman Middle School· 34.6%
- E. W. Grove School· 47.6%
- Lakewood Elementary· 47.8%
- Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School· 49.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Co High School | Paris | High | 09-12 | 1,017 | · |
| Lakewood Elementary | Buchanan | Elementary | PK-08 | 752 | · |
| W G Rhea Elementary | Paris | Elementary | PK-02 | 537 | · |
| Paris Elementary | Paris | Elementary | 03-05 | 502 | · |
| W O Inman Middle School | Paris | Middle | 06-08 | 499 | · |
| Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School | Puryear | Elementary | PK-08 | 425 | · |
| Henry Elementary | Henry | Elementary | PK-08 | 353 | · |
| E. W. Grove School | Paris | High | 09-09 | 314 | · |
| Henry County Virtual Academy | Henry | Combined | KG-12 | 63 | · |
| Lakewood Middle School | Buchanan | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Henry County
About Henry County
Henry County is a sparse county of about 32,412 residents in Tennessee. Its public-school system serves approximately 4,462 students across 10 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $50,613, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 18% lower than the Tennessee median.
In terms of grade levels, Henry County is built around 5 elementary schools (2,569 students), 1 middle school (499), 2 high schools (1,331), and 2 combined or other schools.
Henry County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,924 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,462 students, contracted 3% from the 4,596 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Henry County shed 1 school, going from 10 to 9.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Henry County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data