Enrollment
1,017
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470183000617
Henry Co High School — Paris, TN
Federal NCES profile for Henry Co High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 18
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 63
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Henry County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry Co High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Henry Co High School reports 1,017 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 29% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 10 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 339 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Henry County spends $12,154 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.3% from local sources (property taxes), 48.2% from the state, and 19.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Henry Co High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | top 92% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
— 31% above state mean
Top 95% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$12,154
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 339 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 67 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,017 Top 92% in Tennessee — larger than 8% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 20.5:1 +31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470183000617
Student demographics
White 77.0%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 339:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.7%
In-school suspensions 133
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 67
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Henry Co High School.
$12,154
Per student
-1%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 48.2%
Federal 19.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Henry Co High School
How many students attend Henry Co High School?
Henry Co High School has 1,017 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paris, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Co High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Co High School is 20.5:1, which is 31% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry Co High School?
The largest demographic group at Henry Co High School is White at 77.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Paris, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Co High School?
Henry Co High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.