For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,474 students in 38242, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in 38242, TN are Henry Co High School, E. W. Grove School and Henry County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38242 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38242, TN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38242 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Henry Co High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38242, TN Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry Co High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 South Wilson St
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-5232
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-5232
Gr: 10-12 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
E. W. Grove School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Grove Blvd
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-4586
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-4586
Gr: 9 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Henry County Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
937 Pioneer Rd
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 243-7114
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 243-7114
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 38242, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 38242, TN include Henry Co High School, E. W. Grove School and Henry County Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 38242?
3 public high schools are located in 38242.
What is the racial composition of students in 38242?
38242 public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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