Henry Co High School

Henry County
315 South Wilson ST
Paris, TN 38242
1,048 Students
High School 10th - 12th
School Overview
Henry County High School, located in Paris, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Henry County School District. Situated on South Wilson Street, the school is committed to fostering academic excellence while preparing students for post-secondary success through a comprehensive curriculum. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and career-technical education opportunities designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Henry County High School plays a central role in the local community, maintaining strong traditions and a supportive environment for its students. The school focuses on building character and promoting civic responsibility, ensuring that graduates are equipped with both the knowledge and the interpersonal skills necessary for their future endeavors. By leveraging modern technology and community partnerships, the school strives to maintain an engaging and forward-thinking learning atmosphere for all students in the Paris area.
1,048
Total Students
51.7
Full-Time Teachers
20.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    850 (81.1 %)
  • Black
    121 (11.5 %)
  • Two or More
    34 (3.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    33 (3.1 %)
  • Asian
    10 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Henry County
Phone: (731)642-5232
Website: http://www.henry.k12.tn.us/hchs/index.html
Grade Range: 10th - 12th
Total Students: 1,048
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 10 372
Grade 11 351
Grade 12 325
Gender Ratio