7.5avg / 10

Chester County School District

School District · Henderson, Tennessee

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 2,782

Teachers (FTE): 175

Avg Rating

7.5

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,782

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.9:1

Avg Rating

7.5

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,782

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.9:1

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#22 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$9,924

$1,487 vs Tennessee median

District size

2,782 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

The short answer

Chester County ranks #22 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Chester County's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Chester Elementary School (8.7/10), Jacks Creek Elementary (8.7/10), and Chester County Middle School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Chester County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	East Chester Elementary School	8.7 / 10	Elementary	—	505
2	Jacks Creek Elementary	8.7 / 10	Elementary	—	133
3	Chester County Middle School	8.1 / 10	Elementary	—	452
4	W Chester Elementary School	8.1 / 10	Elementary	—	279
5	Chester County Junior High School	6.1 / 10	Middle	—	604
6	Chester County High School	5.4 / 10	High	—	809

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Chester County

Chester County is a Henderson, Tennessee school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,782 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. District-level spending was $9,924 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.5/10, Chester County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is East Chester Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Chester County students show an average math proficiency of 48.3% and ELA proficiency of 46.9%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Chester County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency48.3%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency46.9%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Chester County with test data.

Schools in Chester County

6 schools

Elementary Schools4

East Chester Elementary School

5058.7

Jacks Creek Elementary

1338.7

W Chester Elementary School

2798.1

Chester County Middle School

4528.1

Middle Schools1

Chester County Junior High School

6046.1

High Schools1

Chester County High School

8095.4

District Details

State: Tennessee
City: Henderson
Total Enrollment: 2,782
Teachers (FTE): 175
District spending per student: $9,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Chester County?

Chester County has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Chester County?

The average composite rating for Chester County is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Chester County?

Chester County's district-level spending was $9,924 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Chester County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Chester County is 15.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Chester County?

East Chester Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Chester County with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Chester County?

Across schools in Chester County with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Chester County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Chester County has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 7.5/10
Math Proficiency: 48.3%
ELA Proficiency: 46.9%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.