For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,014 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
2,014 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
43,082 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
0.21
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
22 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,788 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
89%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
117
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
134
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
144
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
129
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
145
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
125
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
138
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
154
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
142
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
172
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
151
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
153
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
2
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,663 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,572 is less than the state median of $13,943. 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
$13,663
$14,203
Spending / Student
$12,572
$13,943
Best Henry County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastern Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
Henry County Middle School
Magnet 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
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
New Castle Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Henry County High School
Magnet 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
| 620 students
Rank: #55.
Campbellsburg Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 321 students
Rank: n/an/a
Henry County Early Childhood
Magnet School
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 2,014 students.
What is the rank of Henry County School District?
Henry County School District is ranked #118 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?
89% of Henry County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 $12,572 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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