For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,168 students in 42420, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in 42420, 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.
Public high schools in zipcode 42420 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 42420, KY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 42420 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 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42420, KY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henderson County High 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
| 1,928 students
Rank: #22.
The Central Academy
Alternative 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
| 240 students
42420, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
851 Center St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 161 students
Central Academy School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
851 Center St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 146 students
Henderson County Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1715 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5105
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5105
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Henderson County Career And Technology Center (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
2440 Zion Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3810
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3810
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 42420, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 42420, KY include Henderson County High School and The Central Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 42420?
2 public high schools are located in 42420.
What is the racial composition of students in 42420?
42420 public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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