For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,150 students in Henry County, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, TN are Paris Elementary School, Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School and Lakewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Henry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 B Volunteer Dr
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-3675
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-3675
Grades: 3-5
| 539 students
Rank: #22.
Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
143 Puryear Country Club Rd
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 227-2101
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 227-2101
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6745 Highway 79 North
Buchanan, TN 38222
(731) 644-1600
Buchanan, TN 38222
(731) 644-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 749 students
Rank: #44.
W O Inman Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Harrison St
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-8131
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-8131
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #55.
Henry Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
937 Pioneer Rd
Henry, TN 38231
(731) 227-2067
Henry, TN 38231
(731) 227-2067
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Rank: #66.
Henry County Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
937 Pioneer Rd
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 243-7114
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 243-7114
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
115 South Wilson St
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-0961
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-0961
Grades: PK-2
| 555 students
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 8
Cottage Grove, TN 38224
(731) 782-3401
Cottage Grove, TN 38224
(731) 782-3401
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
215 College St
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 247-5121
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 247-5121
Grades: PK-8
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, TN include Paris Elementary School, Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School and Lakewood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Henry County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Henry County include: Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School vs. Henry Elementary School, W G Rhea Elementary School vs. Lakewood Elementary School, W O Inman Middle School vs. Henry Elementary School
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