For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,121 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 33% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Henderson, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
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 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Henderson, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henderson County High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2424 Zion Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-8800
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,852 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Henderson, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
851 Center St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Central Academy School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
851 Center St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Henderson County Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1715 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5105
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5105
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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
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. Henderson has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
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 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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