For the 2025 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Henderson County (2025)
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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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