South Haven Elementary

South Haven Elementary is a tight-knit elementary campus in Lexington, Tennessee, run under Henderson County. The school caters to 341 students in grades pre-K through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 27% smaller than the state mean of about 470.

Across the 10 schools in Henderson County (3,900 students total), South Haven Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, South Haven Elementary logs that 82% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Other groups include 8% multiracial, 5% Black, 3% Hispanic.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Henderson County put median household earnings sit near $55,136, about 16% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. South Haven Elementary is one of 12 public schools in Henderson County (combined enrollment of about 4,793 students).

The closest other public school is Paul G. Caywood Elementary, roughly 5.9 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 7 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. South Haven Elementary's enrollment has declined 4% since 2018, when it stood at 354 (now 341). The White share of enrollment shrank from 89% to 82% over that span.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.