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7.5 avg / 10

Henry County School District

School District · Paris, Tennessee

Students: 3,007
Teachers (FTE): 208

Avg Rating

7.5

out of 10

Schools

6

3 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,140

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#20 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.2

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,140

$271 vs Tennessee median

District size

3,007 students

Typical than Tennessee median

About Henry County

Henry County is a Paris, Tennessee school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,007 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $11,140 per student annually.

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

The highest-rated school in the district is Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Henry County students show an average math proficiency of 32.8% and ELA proficiency of 37.2%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 32.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 37.2%
School
State
N/A

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

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Paris
Total Enrollment
3,007
Teachers (FTE)
208
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Henry County?

Henry County has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Henry County?

The average composite rating for Henry 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 per-pupil spending in Henry County?

Henry County spends $11,140 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Henry County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Henry County is 14.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Henry County?

Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School is the highest-rated school in Henry County with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Henry County?

Across schools in Henry County with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Henry County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Henry 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.5/10
Math Proficiency
32.8%
ELA Proficiency
37.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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.

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