6.3avg / 10

Henderson County School District

School District · Lexington, Tennessee

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 4,045

Teachers (FTE): 259

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

7 elem, 2 high

Enrollment

4,045

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.6:1

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

7 elem, 2 high

Enrollment

4,045

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.6:1

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#85 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,487

$924 vs Tennessee median

District size

4,045 students

Typical than Tennessee median

The short answer

Henderson County ranks #85 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Henderson County's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Scotts Hill Elementary (7.3/10), Westover Elementary (6.8/10), and Bargerton Elementary (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Henderson County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Scotts Hill Elementary	7.3 / 10	Elementary	—	424
2	Westover Elementary	6.8 / 10	Elementary	—	567
3	Bargerton Elementary	6.8 / 10	Elementary	—	273
4	Beaver Elementary	6.5 / 10	Elementary	—	309
5	South Haven Elementary	6.3 / 10	Elementary	—	358
6	Pin Oak Elementary	5.8 / 10	Elementary	—	363
7	South Side Elementary	5.8 / 10	Elementary	—	295
8	Scotts Hill High School	5.7 / 10	High	—	534
9	Lexington High School	5.6 / 10	High	—	922

See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Henderson County

Henderson County is a Lexington, Tennessee school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 4,045 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. District-level spending was $10,487 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Henderson County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Scotts Hill Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.

In standardized testing, Henderson County students show an average math proficiency of 51.3% and ELA proficiency of 46.5%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools, and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency51.3%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency46.5%

School

State

Not reported

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

Schools in Henderson County

9 schools

Elementary Schools7

Scotts Hill Elementary

South Haven Elementary

3586.3

Pin Oak Elementary

3635.8

South Side Elementary

2955.8

High Schools2

Scotts Hill High School

5345.7

Lexington High School

9225.6

District Details

State: Tennessee
City: Lexington
Total Enrollment: 4,045
Teachers (FTE): 259
District spending per student: $10,487NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Henderson County?

Henderson County has 9 schools in total — 7 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Henderson County?

The average composite rating for Henderson County is 6.3/10. 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 Henderson County?

Henderson County's district-level spending was $10,487 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 Henderson County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Henderson County is 15.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Henderson County?

Scotts Hill Elementary is the highest-rated school in Henderson County with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What are the test scores in Henderson County?

Across schools in Henderson County with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Henderson County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Henderson County has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 9 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: 6.3/10
Math Proficiency: 51.3%
ELA Proficiency: 46.5%

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.