The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in Science. The lowest is 37% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Bargerton Elementary
Bargerton Elementary, a regular public school in the Henderson County school system, serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. Located just outside the town of Lexington, Tennessee, the school draws from the surrounding rural area of the county’s western side. As a PK-8 campus, it covers the full span of elementary and middle grades, so families sending a child here will have a single school from early childhood through the end of middle school, then transition into the county’s high school.
Academic performance on the state’s TNReady assessments shows a mixed picture across subjects. In mathematics, roughly half of students in grades three through eight met the state’s proficiency benchmark. English language arts was a softer spot, with closer to a third of students reaching that level. Science and social studies were stronger areas: a majority of test-takers scored proficient in science, and a similar share did so in social studies. When compared with other school systems in Henderson County, Bargerton Elementary’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint relative to districts in the county. The testing participation rate was high, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students in the tested grades.
The student body numbers about two hundred and seventy children across PK-8. The demographic composition is predominantly white, with small shares of Hispanic students, students of two or more races, Black students, and a single Asian student. Data on the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, on students with disabilities, and on English learners were not available in the records reviewed, which means a parent may want to ask the school directly about the level of economic diversity and the availability of special education and English language support programs. The school does not appear to operate as a charter or magnet, and its Title I status was not reported.
The community that Bargerton Elementary serves is the western part of Henderson County, centered on the town of Lexington, the county seat. Lexington is a small city with a traditional courthouse square, a modest commercial base, and a reputation for barbecue. Its home values are noticeably lower than the state and national averages, which keeps housing costs comparatively moderate. The town has been growing slowly, with only a small population increase in recent years. The local economy includes the county hospital, the school systems themselves, and city government, plus some light industry. For a family moving into the area, the housing market offers an affordable entry point relative to much of Tennessee.
The school’s location is outside Lexington proper, in a more rural setting. No information was available about the school’s course offerings, extracurricular programs, staffing ratios, or disciplinary climate. For a PK-8 building, families will want to visit and ask directly about art, music, physical education, foreign language, and any career or technical exploration opportunities for middle grades, as well as the transition pathway to the county high school.
In sum, Bargerton Elementary is a small, predominantly white PK-8 school in a rural part of Henderson County. Its math and science scores are solid, while English language arts results are weaker and worth a conversation with the school about reading intervention and support. The affordable housing in the area is a practical draw, and the school’s single-campus span through eighth grade simplifies the elementary and middle school years.
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