For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 608 students in New Castle, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in New Castle, KY is Henry County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
New Castle, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Henry County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in New Castle, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
New Castle, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
182 South Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8600
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8600
Gr: PK | 113 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in New Castle, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in New Castle, KY include Henry County High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Castle?
1 public high schools are located in New Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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