Can I use Henry County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Henry County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Henry County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Henry County?

Start with the 18 listed public schools and 5 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Henry County Schools & Education

Name: Henry County, Indiana Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Henry County, Indiana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

46/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

94.9%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.9%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,614

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

46/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#33

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Henry County

Measured School Summary

Henry County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.9%.

Funding Context

At $5,614 per pupil, Henry County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 17% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Henry County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

18 public schools and 5 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

46/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #33 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

94.9%

2.3 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,614

$107 above the state average

School coverage

5 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Henry County has 18 public schools across 5 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Henry County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Mixed school landscape

Henry County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#33

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

New Castle Community School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

2,887 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 1Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

Shenandoah School Corporation

Elementary to high school visible

1,332 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

C A Beard Memorial School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

1,068 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

South Henry School Corp

Elementary and high visible

753 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

New Castle Community School Corp is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Henry County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Henry County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Henry County, Indiana

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Strong Infrastructure for 6,000+ Students

Henry County supports 18 public schools across 5 districts, serving a total of 6,682 students. The infrastructure consists of 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools providing comprehensive coverage for the region.

New Castle Leads a Traditional School Landscape

New Castle Community School Corp stands as the largest provider, educating 2,939 students across 9 schools. Traditional public education dominates the landscape here, as there are currently no charter schools in the county.

Rural and Town Schools with Manageable Sizes

Students experience a mix of environments, with 10 schools in rural settings and 8 in towns. While New Castle High School serves 836 students, the average school size across the county remains manageable at 371.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Henry County

Reported Enrollment

6,682

18 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10

Middle3

High5

Other0

5 School Districts in Henry County

New Castle Community School Corp

9 schools

2,939 students

Shenandoah School Corporation

3 schools

1,332 students

C A Beard Memorial School Corp

3 schools

1,068 students

South Henry School Corp

2 schools

753 students

Blue River Valley Schools

2 schools

642 students

18 Public Schools in Henry County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Henry County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
New Castle High School	Record	New Castle Community School Corp	New Castle, 47362Town: Distant	9–12	High	836
New Castle Middle School	Record	New Castle Community School Corp	New Castle, 47362Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	666
Shenandoah Elementary School	Record	Shenandoah School Corporation	Middletown, 47356Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	624
Tri Junior-Senior High School	Record	South Henry School Corp	Straughn, 47387Rural: Distant	6–12	High	438
Shenandoah High School	Record	Shenandoah School Corporation	Middletown, 47356Rural: Distant	9–12	High	410
Knightstown Elementary School	Record	C A Beard Memorial School Corp	Knightstown, 46148Rural: Fringe	PK–3	Primary	382
Knightstown Intermediate School	Record	C A Beard Memorial School Corp	Knightstown, 46148Town: Distant	4–8	Middle	361
Knightstown High School	Record	C A Beard Memorial School Corp	Knightstown, 46148Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	325
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch	Record	Blue River Valley Schools	New Castle, 47362Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	322
Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch	Record	Blue River Valley Schools	New Castle, 47362Rural: Distant	7–12	High	320
Tri Elementary School	Record	South Henry School Corp	Straughn, 47387Rural: Distant	KG–5	Primary	315
Shenandoah Middle School	Record	Shenandoah School Corporation	Middletown, 47356Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	298
Wilbur Wright Elementary School	Record	New Castle Community School Corp	New Castle, 47362Town: Distant	PK–6	Primary	294
Eastwood Elementary School	Record	New Castle Community School Corp	New Castle, 47362Town: Distant	PK–6	Primary	274
Westwood Elementary School	Record	New Castle Community School Corp	New Castle, 47362Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	260
Parker Elementary School	Record	New Castle Community School Corp	New Castle, 47362Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	258
James Whitcomb Riley Elem School	Record	New Castle Community School Corp	New Castle, 47362Town: Distant	PK–6	Primary	235
Sunnyside Elementary School	Record	New Castle Community School Corp	New Castle, 47362Town: Distant	KG–4	Primary	64

New Castle High School

New Castle Community School Corp

New Castle, 47362 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High836 students

New Castle Middle School

New Castle Community School Corp

New Castle, 47362 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle666 students

Shenandoah Elementary School

Shenandoah School Corporation

Middletown, 47356 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary624 students

Tri Junior-Senior High School

South Henry School Corp

Straughn, 47387 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High438 students

Shenandoah High School

Shenandoah School Corporation

Middletown, 47356 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High410 students

Knightstown Elementary School

C A Beard Memorial School Corp

Knightstown, 46148 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–3Primary382 students

Knightstown Intermediate School

C A Beard Memorial School Corp

Knightstown, 46148 / Town: Distant

Record4–8Middle361 students

Knightstown High School

C A Beard Memorial School Corp

Knightstown, 46148 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High325 students

Blue River Valley Elementary Sch

Blue River Valley Schools

New Castle, 47362 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary322 students

Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch

Blue River Valley Schools

New Castle, 47362 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High320 students

Tri Elementary School

South Henry School Corp

Straughn, 47387 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary315 students

Shenandoah Middle School

Shenandoah School Corporation

Middletown, 47356 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle298 students

Wilbur Wright Elementary School

New Castle Community School Corp

New Castle, 47362 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary294 students

Eastwood Elementary School

New Castle Community School Corp

New Castle, 47362 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary274 students

Westwood Elementary School

New Castle Community School Corp

New Castle, 47362 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary260 students

Parker Elementary School

New Castle Community School Corp

New Castle, 47362 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary258 students

James Whitcomb Riley Elem School

New Castle Community School Corp

New Castle, 47362 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary235 students

Sunnyside Elementary School

New Castle Community School Corp

New Castle, 47362 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary64 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,614

State avg $5,507

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Indiana counties have the highest graduation rates?

Boone County (97.5%), Benton County (97.0%), and Brown County (97.0%) currently lead Indiana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Indiana?

Across Indiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,507. The highest current county values are Ohio County ($6,794), DeKalb County ($6,730), and Vigo County ($6,496). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Henry County?

Henry County has a school score of 46/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Henry County?

The high school graduation rate in Henry County is 94.9%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Henry County spend per student?

Henry County spends $5,614 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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