Henderson County School District

1805 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Henderson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,950 students in Henderson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Henderson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
6,950 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
452 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Henderson County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KY)
#45 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Henderson County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Henderson County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Henderson County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
87%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Henderson County  School District and public school graduation rate of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.44
# American Indian Students
8 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
428 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
651 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%
# White Students
5,131 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
74%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
670 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
362
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
460
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
521
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
494
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
479
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
439
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
476
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
470
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
535
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
526
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
630
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
519
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
536
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
499
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
4
664

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,495 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,453 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$101 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart display total revenue of Henderson County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$100 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart display total spending of Henderson County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,495
$14,317
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Henderson County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,453
$14,055
This chart display average spending per public school student in Henderson County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Henderson County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cairo Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10694 Hwy 41-a
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 533-1286
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Spottsville Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9190 Us 60 E
Spottsville, KY 42458
(270) 831-5136
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Henderson County South Middle School
Math: 51% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 S Alves St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #44.
A B Chandler Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11215 Us 60 W
Corydon, KY 42406
(270) 533-1760
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #55.
Henderson County North Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1707 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5060
Grades: 6-8
| 760 students
Rank: #66.
Niagara Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13043 Hwy 136 E
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5142
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #77.
East Heights Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1776 Adams Ln
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5070
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #88.
Henderson County High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2424 Zion Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,997 students
Rank: #99.
Bend Gate Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
920 Bend Gate Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5040
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Jackson St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5090
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1111.
South Heights Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1199 Madison St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5081
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #1212.
The Central Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
851 Center Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Grades: K-12
| 212 students
Rank: n/an/a
631 N. Green Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 854-0140
Grades: PK
| 362 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Henderson County School District?
Henderson County School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,950 students.
What is the rank of Henderson County School District?
Henderson County School District is ranked #44 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), 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?
74% of Henderson County School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 6% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Henderson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,453 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,950 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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