The E.W. Grove Henry County High School building, also known as Grove Tower, is a historic building located on Grove Boulevard in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. It is a "two story and basement building of gray pressed brick," the first of a few buildings comprising the Grove School campus.
Serving 387 students in grades 9, E. W. Grove School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
E. W. Grove School's student population of 387 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
E. W. Grove School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E. W. Grove School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#973 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
10%
21%
White
78%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. W. Grove School's ranking?
E. W. Grove School is ranked #973 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are E. W. Grove School often compared to?
E. W. Grove Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Co High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend E. W. Grove School?
387 students attend E. W. Grove School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of E. W. Grove School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E. W. Grove School?
E. W. Grove School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does E. W. Grove School offer ?
E. W. Grove School offers enrollment in grades 9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E. W. Grove School part of?
E. W. Grove School is part of Henry County School District.
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