Elementary Schools in Henry County

The elementary schools located in Henry County, Tennessee, serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade. This analysis focuses on three standout schools in the area: Lakewood Elementary, Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School, and Henry Elementary.

Lakewood Elementary and Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School consistently rank among the top 25-30% of Tennessee elementary schools, with 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools outperform the Henry County and Tennessee averages in most subject areas, particularly in Mathematics and Science. In contrast, Henry Elementary lags behind the other two schools and the county/state averages, with lower proficiency rates across the board.

The student populations at Lakewood Elementary and Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School are predominantly White, ranging from 73.73% at Henry Elementary to over 91% at Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School. This raises questions about the potential impact of student diversity on academic outcomes and the need for further investigation into factors contributing to these differences. Additionally, Henry Elementary, despite having the highest per-student spending, lags behind the other two schools in academic performance, suggesting that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole determinant of student success.