For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,950 students in Henderson County, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 569 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Henderson County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%). Henderson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
The top ranked public schools in Henderson County, KY are Cairo Elementary School, Spottsville Elementary School and Henderson County South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Henderson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cairo Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10694 Hwy 41-a
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 533-1286
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 533-1286
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Spottsville Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9190 Us 60 E
Spottsville, KY 42458
(270) 831-5136
Spottsville, KY 42458
(270) 831-5136
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Henderson County South Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 S Alves St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5050
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #44.
A B Chandler Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11215 Us 60 W
Corydon, KY 42406
(270) 533-1760
Corydon, KY 42406
(270) 533-1760
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #55.
Henderson County North Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1707 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5060
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5060
Grades: 6-8
| 760 students
Rank: #66.
Niagara Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13043 Hwy 136 E
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5142
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5142
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #77.
East Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1776 Adams Ln
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5070
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5070
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #88.
Henderson County High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2424 Zion Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-8800
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,997 students
Rank: #99.
Bend Gate Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 Bend Gate Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5040
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5040
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Jackson St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5090
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5090
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1111.
South Heights Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1199 Madison St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5081
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5081
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #1212.
The Central Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
851 Center Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Grades: K-12
| 212 students
Rank: n/an/a
631 N. Green Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 854-0140
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 854-0140
Grades: PK
| 362 students
Henderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
851 Center St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 161 students
Central Academy School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
851 Center St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 146 students
Henderson County Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1715 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5105
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5105
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Henderson County Career And Technology Center (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
2440 Zion Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3810
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3810
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Henderson County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Henderson County, KY include Cairo Elementary School, Spottsville Elementary School and Henderson County South Middle School. Henderson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public schools are located in Henderson County, KY?
13 public schools are located in Henderson County, KY.
What percentage of students in Henderson County, KY go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Henderson County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County, KY?
Henderson County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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