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#828 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 46% in state

Hendersonville High School

High School · Sumner County · Hendersonville, TN

A Sumner County high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

123 Cherokee RD, Hendersonville, TN 37075

  • Math 50% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 62% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.3% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.9% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+11.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.1 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation16.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$11,191
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Students at Hendersonville High School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency62%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 56% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Hendersonville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated841/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hendersonville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$97,597

Median home value

$403,400

Median rent

$1,552/mo

College educated

42.1%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
16.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition3.6privateK–120.9 mi5,001Compare →
Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–120.9 mi13Compare →
Merrol Hyde Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–121.7 mi664Compare →
Restoring Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–123.2 mi92Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Sumner County

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#35 of 50
District spending per student
$11,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hendersonville High School is listed in Sumner County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hendersonville High School

Hendersonville High School is a public high school in Hendersonville, TN, part of Sumner County, serving approximately 1,447 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #828 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hendersonville High School

What grades does Hendersonville High School serve?

Hendersonville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hendersonville High School?

Hendersonville High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,447 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hendersonville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hendersonville High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hendersonville High School rank in TN?

Hendersonville High School ranks #828 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Hendersonville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hendersonville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hendersonville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hendersonville High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hendersonville High School a charter school?

No, Hendersonville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hendersonville High School a Title I school?

No, Hendersonville High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,447
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
94
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sumner County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 37075)
72,541
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
40.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37075; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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