For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,005 students in Henry County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Henry County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
2,005 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Henry County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
22%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
125 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
29 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,755 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
88%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
93 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
117
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
135
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
149
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
135
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
145
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
150
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
166
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
151
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
5
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,725 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,628 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,725
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,628
$13,981
Best Henry County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6928 Bethlehem Rd
Pleasureville, KY 40057
(502) 845-8640
Pleasureville, KY 40057
(502) 845-8640
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Henry County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Eminence Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8660
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8660
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
New Castle Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
182 S Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8650
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8650
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #44.
Henry County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Eminence Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8670
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8670
Grades: 9-12
| 617 students
Rank: #55.
Campbellsburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
270 Cardinal Dr
Campbellsburg, KY 40011
(502) 845-8630
Campbellsburg, KY 40011
(502) 845-8630
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
182 South Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8656
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8656
Grades: PK
| 117 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Henry County School District?
Henry County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,005 students.
What is the rank of Henry County School District?
Henry County School District is ranked #115 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County School District?
88% of Henry County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Henry County School District?
Henry County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Henry County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,628 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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