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10 schools in Henderson County

Tennessee · 3,900 students · 5 cities

Public K-12 education in Henderson County runs across 10 schools with combined enrollment of about 3,900 students, averaging 390 per school.

4-year change in Henderson County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,900
-55 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
10
+1 (+11%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Henderson County ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn TennesseeIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
3,900#60 of 135#2,498 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
10#48 of 135N/A
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
27.5%#81 of 123#5,049 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

About Henderson County

Henderson County is a small public-school district in Tennessee. The district runs 10 schools and teaches approximately 3,900 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Henderson County spans 7 elementary and 3 high schools.

Per-school enrollment averages around 390 in this district, noticeably below the Tennessee typical of 537.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,900 students, remained close to its prior level from the 3,955 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Henderson County gained 1 school, going from 9 to 10.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Henderson County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Henderson County run?
Henderson County has 10 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 3,900 students in Tennessee.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Henderson County?
Henderson County includes 7 elementary schools and 3 high schools.
What is the largest school in Henderson County?
Lexington High School is the largest public school in Henderson County by enrollment, with approximately 890 students.
What grade levels does Henderson County serve?
Henderson County serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 10 schools.
What cities does Henderson County serve?
Henderson County operates schools in Lexington, Huron, Reagan, Scotts Hill, Wildersville across Tennessee.