Top Rankings
Henderson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,955 students in Henderson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Henderson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
6,955 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
441 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Henderson County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
22%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.45
# American Indian Students
9 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
463 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
664 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%
# White Students
5,057 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
73%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
692 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
397
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
483
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
540
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
450
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
495
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
492
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
449
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
468
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
474
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
522
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
579
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
596
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
526
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
478
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
6
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,485 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,443 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$101 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,485
$14,203
Spending / Student
$14,443
$13,943
Best Henderson County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cairo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
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
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Spottsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
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
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Henderson County South Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
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
| 721 students
Rank: #44.
Niagara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13043 Hwy 136 E
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5142
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5142
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #55.
A B Chandler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11215 Us 60 W
Corydon, KY 42406
(270) 533-1760
Corydon, KY 42406
(270) 533-1760
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #66.
Henderson County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2424 Zion Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-8800
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,958 students
Rank: #77.
East Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1776 Adams Ln
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5070
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5070
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bend Gate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
920 Bend Gate Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5040
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5040
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Henderson County North Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1707 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5060
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5060
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 S. Alves Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5090
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5090
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #1111.
South Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1199 Madison St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5081
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5081
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1212.
The Central Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
851 Center Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center
Magnet School
631 N. Green Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 854-0140
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 854-0140
Grades: PK
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Henderson County School District?
Henderson County School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,955 students.
What is the rank of Henderson County School District?
Henderson County School District is ranked #24 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County School District?
73% of Henderson County School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Henderson County School District?
Henderson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Henderson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,443 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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