Public schools in Paris, TN
5 open public schools with an address in Paris, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,869
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Paris public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Paris, TN: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,869 students, an average of 574 per school. The largest campus is Henry County High School (1,017 students), and the largest elementary school is W G Rhea Elementary School (537).
Paris Special School District operates the most schools here (3), and 2 regular districts have at least one Paris campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Paris
Elementary schools in Paris
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Elementary School Paris Special School District | 03–05 | 502 | — | |
| W G Rhea Elementary School Paris Special School District | PK–02 | 537 | — |
Middle schools in Paris
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W O Inman Middle School Paris Special School District | 06–08 | 499 | — |
High schools in Paris
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County High School Henry County Schools | 09–12 | 1,017 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Paris
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. W. Grove School Henry County Schools | 09–09 | 314 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.7%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black13%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Paris schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,869 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Paris
How many public schools are in Paris, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Paris: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,869 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Paris?
Schools with an address in Paris belong to 2 education agencies, led by Paris Special School District (3 schools), Henry County Schools (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Paris?
Henry County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Paris, with 1,017 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Paris?
No school with an address in Paris is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Paris guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities