Henderson County Schools & Education
Henderson County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,808
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#69
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Henderson County
Measured School Summary
Henderson County performs at an average level with a school score of 55/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,808 per pupil, Henderson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Henderson 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
13 public schools and 1 district 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
55/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #69 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
3.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,808
$914 above the state average
School coverage
13
1 district 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
Henderson County has 13 public schools across 1 district, 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.
What Henderson 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.
Dominant-district county
Henderson County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 13 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#69
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below 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.
Henderson County
Elementary to high school visible
6,955 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Henderson County is the largest listed district slice, with 13 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 Henderson County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Henderson County, Kentucky
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.
Diverse Educational Infrastructure in Henderson County
Henderson County operates 13 public schools serving a large student population of 6,955. The infrastructure includes eight elementary schools and two middle schools, along with two high schools and an alternative facility. This single-district system manages a robust network designed to support a wide range of learner needs.
Henderson County District Authority
The Henderson County district oversees all 13 schools and the total student enrollment of 6,955. There are no charter schools in the area, ensuring that all public funding supports the local district's comprehensive programs. This unified structure allows for large-scale extracurricular activities and diverse academic pathways.
Suburban Focus and Large-Scale High Schools
Nine of the county's schools sit in suburban locales, with four schools serving rural areas. Henderson County High School is a massive centerpiece with 1,958 students, while Bend Gate Elementary offers a more typical primary experience for 425 students. With an average school size of 535, the county provides a classic, resource-rich suburban educational experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Henderson County
Reported Enrollment
6,955
13 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Henderson County
13 Public Schools in Henderson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County High School | Profile | Henderson County | Henderson, 42420Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,958 |
| Henderson County South Middle School | Record | Henderson County | Henderson, 42420Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 721 |
| Henderson County North Middle School | Record | Henderson County | Henderson, 42420Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 720 |
| Spottsville Elementary School | Record | Henderson County | Spottsville, 42458Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 547 |
| Bend Gate Elementary School | Record | Henderson County | Henderson, 42420Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 425 |
| South Heights Elementary School | Record | Henderson County | Henderson, 42420Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 420 |
| Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center | Record | Henderson County | Henderson, 42420Suburb: Midsize | PK | Other | 397 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Record | Henderson County | Henderson, 42420Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 356 |
| East Heights Elementary School | Record | Henderson County | Henderson, 42420Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 354 |
| Niagara Elementary School | Record | Henderson County | Henderson, 42420Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 284 |
| A B Chandler Elementary School | Record | Henderson County | Corydon, 42406Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 272 |
| Cairo Elementary School | Record | Henderson County | Henderson, 42420Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 251 |
| The Central Academy | Record | Henderson County | Henderson, 42420Suburb: Midsize | 6–12 | Alternative | 250 |
Henderson County High School
Henderson County
Henderson, 42420 / Suburb: Midsize
Henderson County South Middle School
Henderson County
Henderson, 42420 / Suburb: Midsize
Henderson County North Middle School
Henderson County
Henderson, 42420 / Suburb: Midsize
Spottsville Elementary School
Henderson County
Spottsville, 42458 / Rural: Fringe
Bend Gate Elementary School
Henderson County
Henderson, 42420 / Suburb: Midsize
South Heights Elementary School
Henderson County
Henderson, 42420 / Suburb: Midsize
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center
Henderson County
Henderson, 42420 / Suburb: Midsize
Jefferson Elementary School
Henderson County
Henderson, 42420 / Suburb: Midsize
East Heights Elementary School
Henderson County
Henderson, 42420 / Suburb: Midsize
Niagara Elementary School
Henderson County
Henderson, 42420 / Rural: Distant
A B Chandler Elementary School
Henderson County
Corydon, 42406 / Rural: Fringe
Cairo Elementary School
Henderson County
Henderson, 42420 / Rural: Fringe
The Central Academy
Henderson County
Henderson, 42420 / Suburb: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,808
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Henderson County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Henderson County, Kentucky?
Henderson County operates 13 public schools serving a large student population of 6,955. The infrastructure includes eight elementary schools and two middle schools, along with two high schools and an alternative facility. This single-district system manages a robust network designed to support a wide range of learner needs.
What are the major school districts in Henderson County, Kentucky?
The Henderson County district oversees all 13 schools and the total student enrollment of 6,955. There are no charter schools in the area, ensuring that all public funding supports the local district's comprehensive programs. This unified structure allows for large-scale extracurricular activities and diverse academic pathways.
What is the school experience like in Henderson County?
Nine of the county's schools sit in suburban locales, with four schools serving rural areas. Henderson County High School is a massive centerpiece with 1,958 students, while Bend Gate Elementary offers a more typical primary experience for 425 students. With an average school size of 535, the county provides a classic, resource-rich suburban educational experience.
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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.