For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,782 students in Chester County, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Chester County, TN are East Chester Elementary School, Jacks Creek Elementary School and Chester County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Chester County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chester County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Chester Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
708 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8145
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8145
Grades: PK-3
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Jacks Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 State Route 22a
Jacks Creek, TN 38347
(731) 989-8155
Jacks Creek, TN 38347
(731) 989-8155
Grades: K-3
| 133 students
Rank: #33.
Chester County Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
634 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8110
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8110
Grades: 4-5
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Chester County Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8135
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8135
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #55.
W Chester Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1243 West Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8150
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8150
Grades: K-3
| 279 students
Rank: #66.
Chester County High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
552 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8125
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8125
Grades: 9-12
| 809 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chester County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Chester County, TN include East Chester Elementary School, Jacks Creek Elementary School and Chester County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chester County?
6 public schools are located in Chester County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester County?
Chester County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Chester County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chester County include: W Chester Elementary School vs. East Chester Elementary School, Jacks Creek Elementary School vs. East Chester Elementary School, East Chester Elementary School vs. W Chester Elementary School
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