| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington City School System | Lexington | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 884 | 2 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Henderson County School District | Darden | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 4,054 | 9 | PK–12 | 6 |
How Henderson County compares
Together they enroll 4,938 students across 11 schools. The largest is Henderson County School District with 4,054 students. Districts here average 9.0/10, above the Tennessee average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 8/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Henderson County, Tennessee
Henderson County has 2 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Henderson County is Lexington City School System (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against all districts in Tennessee. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Henderson County, TN?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Henderson County, TN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Henderson County, TN?
Of the districts serving Henderson County, Lexington City School System has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 92nd percentile among Tennessee school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Tennessee reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Tennessee and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Tennessee only, never across state lines.