Serving 446 students in grades 4-6, Delk-henson Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delk-henson Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Delk-henson Intermediate School's student population of 446 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Delk-henson Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delk-henson Intermediate School is 0.19, 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
#264 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Delk-henson Intermediate School's ranking?
Delk-henson Intermediate School is ranked #264 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Delk-henson Intermediate School?
446 students attend Delk-henson Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Delk-henson Intermediate School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delk-henson Intermediate School?
Delk-henson Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Delk-henson Intermediate School offer ?
Delk-henson Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delk-henson Intermediate School part of?
Delk-henson Intermediate School is part of Marshall County School District.
School Reviews
5 7/5/2021
Great school it's clean good teachers and fun things happening all the time.
1 2/10/2020
Because the bathrooms are disgusting and the rooms are to and the hallways are dusty and has a lot of dirt on the floor.
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