For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 922 students in Henderson County, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Henderson County, TN is Lexington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public high schools.
Henderson County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lexington High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Henderson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lexington High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
284 White St
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-2961
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-2961
Gr: 9-12 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Henderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lexington Juvenile Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
188 White St
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 967-9527
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 967-9527
Gr: 5-12
7871 Highway 100
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-2909
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-2909
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Henderson County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Henderson County, TN include Lexington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henderson County?
1 public high schools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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