For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,381 students in Henry County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Henry County, IN are Shenandoah High School, Knightstown High School and New Castle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Henry County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shenandoah High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Henry County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shenandoah High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7354 W Us 36
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-6640
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-6640
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Knightstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8149 W Us Hwy 40
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5153
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5153
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
New Castle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6670
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6670
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
Rank: #44.
Tri Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6972 S St Rd 103
Straughn, IN 47387
(765) 987-7988
Straughn, IN 47387
(765) 987-7988
Grades: 6-12
| 438 students
Rank: #55.
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4741 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4811
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4811
Grades: 7-12
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
10892 N In-140
Knightstown, IN 46148
(877) 860-0003
Knightstown, IN 46148
(877) 860-0003
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
329 South 5th St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7207
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7207
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Henry County Youth Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
103 West Cr 100 North
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-9603
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-9603
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
232 Vine Street
Kennard, IN 47351
(765) 785-2221
Kennard, IN 47351
(765) 785-2221
Grades: K-4
| 83 students
Morton Memorial School (Issch) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
10892 N Sr 140
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5141
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5141
Grades: 4-12
| 113 students
New Castle Area Vocational School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
North Campus Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1407 Walnut St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7237
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7237
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
408 W Main St
Spiceland, IN 47385
(765) 987-7822
Spiceland, IN 47385
(765) 987-7822
Grades: 1-4
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Henry County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Henry County, IN include Shenandoah High School, Knightstown High School and New Castle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henry County?
6 public high schools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Henry County include: Shenandoah High School vs. New Castle High School, Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School vs. New Castle High School, Knightstown High School vs. Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School
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