For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 7,376 students in Hendersonville, TN. The top ranked public elementary schools in Hendersonville, TN are Merrol Hyde Magnet School, Indian Lake Elementary School and T. W. Hunter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hendersonville, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hendersonville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hendersonville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
128 Township Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Grades: K-12
| 664 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Lake Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
505 Indian Lake Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-6810
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-6810
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
T. W. Hunter Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2101 New Hope Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 822-4720
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 822-4720
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1336 Drakes Creek Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 338-7142
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 338-7142
Grades: K-5
| 755 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jack Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 Shutes Ln
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-5830
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-5830
Grades: PK-5
| 852 students
Rank: #66.
Robert E Ellis Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Indian Lake Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6093
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6093
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Rank: #77.
Beech Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3120 Long Hollow Pike
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-2700
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #88.
Nannie Berry Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
138 Indian Lake Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 822-3123
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 822-3123
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Gene W. Brown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
174 Imperial Blvd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-8633
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-8633
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lakeside Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
204 Dolphus Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-5151
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-5151
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1111.
Walton Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
732 Walton Ferry Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-3217
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-3217
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1212.
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek
(Math: 61% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1338 Drakes Creek Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-8383
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-8383
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #1313.
V G Hawkins Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
487 A. Walton Ferry Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-3456
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-3456
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #1414.
George A Whitten Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 Scotch St
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-3258
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-3258
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hendersonville, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hendersonville, TN include Merrol Hyde Magnet School, Indian Lake Elementary School and T. W. Hunter Middle School. Hendersonville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hendersonville?
14 public elementary schools are located in Hendersonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Hendersonville?
Hendersonville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hendersonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hendersonville include: George A Whitten Elementary School vs. Gene W. Brown Elementary School, Walton Ferry Elementary School vs. Lakeside Park Elementary School, Beech Elementary School vs. Merrol Hyde Magnet School
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