Enrollment
808
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Henderson, TN
Chester County High School
Federal NCES profile for Chester County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470060000894
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chester County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 808
- students enrolled
Chester County High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chester County High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Henderson, TN.
School address
District: Chester County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470060000894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chester County High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chester County High School
Chester County High School is a large high school in Henderson, Tennessee, enrolling 808 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 808 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 193 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 808 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 31 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Chester County also operates Chester County Junior High School (626 students) and East Chester Elementary School (526 students) alongside Chester County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chester County High School compares
Chester County High School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
808
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,448
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
150
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
African American 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Chester County High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chester County, which includes Chester County High School.
$9,448
Per student
-13%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.6%
State 61.4%
Federal 22.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chester County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Chester Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chester County Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| W Chester Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jacks Creek Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chester County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~808 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chester County High School
How many students attend Chester County High School?
Chester County High School has 808 students enrolled. It is a high school in Henderson, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester County High School is 15:1, which is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chester County High School?
The largest demographic group at Chester County High School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Henderson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chester County High School?
Chester County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chester County High School rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Chester County High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Henderson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Henderson on the city page.
Is Chester County High School a good school?
Chester County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chester County?
Besides Chester County High School, Chester County also operates Chester County Junior High School (626 students), East Chester Elementary School (526 students), and Chester County Middle School (424 students). See the Chester County district page for the complete list.
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