The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in Math. The lowest is 25% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Henry Elementary
Henry Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in the small, primarily residential town of Henry, Tennessee. The school is a regular public school within the Henry County district, and it is neither a charter nor a magnet school. Pre-kindergarten is available, giving the school a full early childhood entry point for local families.
The student body is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic population and smaller shares of Black students and students identifying as two or more races. Enrollment is distributed fairly evenly across the elementary and middle school grades, and the school is medium-sized for a PK-8 campus.
On the most recent state assessments, math proficiency was reported at a level that placed the school in the bottom quartile when compared to other schools in Henry County. English language arts results were lower, with about one in four students scoring proficient. Science and social studies results were higher, with roughly four in ten students reaching the proficiency mark. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages results across all tested subjects and grades, also landed in the bottom quartile among the district’s two schools. A parent considering Henry Elementary may want to ask the school about recent instructional supports in reading and math, given that ELA performance stands out as a particular area needing attention.
Testing participation rates were high, with ELA and science participation at nearly all students and a full participation rate for social studies. Math participation was slightly lower, though still at a level that supports confidence in the reported results. There is no multi-year academic trend data available, so it is not possible to tell from the provided information whether scores have been improving, declining, or holding steady over time.
The school’s community and economic context shows that housing in the area is more affordable than the state and national benchmarks. The estimated monthly mortgage on a typical home is relatively modest, and income-to-price ratios suggest that homeownership is attainable for many local households. The unemployment rate and median household income figures are consistent with a stable local economy, though no specific list of major employers was available from the research conducted for this profile.
Henry is a small town with slow, steady growth. The population has increased somewhat since the last census, and the town has a modest housing stock. U.S. Route 79 runs through town, providing a direct route to Paris, the county seat, about nine miles to the northeast, and to McKenzie about seven miles to the southwest. The Henry Municipal Complex, located on Pioneer Road, serves as the center for city government and utilities. The town’s size and rural character mean that walkability and street life are limited, and residents are likely car-dependent for most errands and activities.
No recent district-level changes, such as boundary adjustments, curriculum shifts, or new programs, were found in the research. The district brief did not identify any parent-relevant changes to report. The school itself does not have publicly available data on discipline, staffing ratios, chronic absenteeism, or course access, so a comprehensive picture of school climate and supports is not possible from the given information. A parent with specific concerns about safety, class sizes, or elective offerings would need to contact the school directly.
Henry Elementary offers a full PK-8 pathway in a single building, which can appeal to families who want their children in a familiar setting through the middle grades. The academic results, particularly in ELA, are below where many parents would hope to see them, and the school’s relative position within the district is on the lower end. The town itself is small and quiet, with affordable housing and a stable but slow-growing population. This combination may fit a family that values a close, small-school environment in a rural setting and is willing to engage actively with the school on academic supports.
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