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6.9 avg / 10

Henry County School District

School District · Paris, Tennessee

Students: 3,007
Teachers (FTE): 208

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

6

3 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,140

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

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Evaluating Henry County?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Henry County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School

9.0/10

Puryear · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Henry County Virtual Academy

7.6/10

Paris · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Henry Co High School

7.3/10

Paris · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#52 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,140

$271 vs Tennessee median

District size

3,007 students

Typical than Tennessee median

The short answer

Henry County ranks #52 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Henry County's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School (9.0/10), Henry County Virtual Academy (7.6/10), and Henry Co High School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Henry 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
1 Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School 9.0 / 10
2 Henry County Virtual Academy 7.6 / 10
3 Henry Co High School 7.3 / 10
4 Lakewood Elementary 6.6 / 10
5 Henry Elementary 6.4 / 10
6 E. W. Grove School 4.2 / 10

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

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 6.9/10, Henry County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Henry County students show an average math proficiency of 40.8% and ELA proficiency of 42.4%.

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 40.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 42.4%
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 6.9/10. 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 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Henry County?

Across schools in Henry County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.4%. 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 6.9/10 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
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
40.8%
ELA Proficiency
42.4%

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.

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