Best Henderson Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,208 students in Henderson, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Henderson, KY are Henderson County High School and The Central Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Henderson, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Henderson County High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Henderson, KY (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henderson County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2424 Zion Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,958 students
Rank: #22.
The Central Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
851 Center Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 250 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Henderson, Kentucky

Henderson, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
851 Center St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 161 students
851 Center St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 146 students
1715 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5105
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
2440 Zion Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3810
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Henderson, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Henderson, KY include Henderson County High School and The Central Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Henderson?
2 public high schools are located in Henderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?
Henderson public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).

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