Henry County Schools & Education
Henry County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
89.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,696
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#110
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Henry County
Measured School Summary
Henry County faces educational challenges with a school score of 38/100 and a graduation rate of 89.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,696 per pupil, Henry County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 34% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower 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
8 public schools and 2 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
38/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #110 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
89.1%
4.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,696
$198 below the state average
School coverage
8
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Henry County has 8 public schools across 2 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.
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.
Small-system county
Henry County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#110
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 19 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.
Henry County
Elementary to high school visible
2,014 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Eminence Independent
Elementary and high visible
926 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Henry County is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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, 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.
A Two-District System in Henry County
Henry County features 8 public schools supported by two distinct school districts, serving a total of 2,940 students. The facilities are comprised of four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. This dual-district layout allows for unique educational identities within the same county.
Henry County and Eminence Independent Districts
The Henry County district is the largest, managing six schools and 2,014 students, while the Eminence Independent district serves 988 students across three schools. No charter schools operate in the county, keeping all public students within these two established systems. This division offers families different administrative scales and community environments.
Exclusively Rural Academic Environments
All eight schools in Henry County are situated in rural locales, fostering a tight-knit learning atmosphere. Henry County High School leads in size with 620 students, whereas New Castle Elementary serves a smaller group of 329. The average school size of 368 students suggests a manageable and familiar environment for local families.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Henry County
Reported Enrollment
2,940
8 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Henry County
Henry County
Eminence Independent
8 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 dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County High School | Record | Henry County | New Castle, 40050Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 620 |
| Eminence High School | Record | Eminence Independent | Eminence, 40019Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 491 |
| Henry County Middle School | Record | Henry County | New Castle, 40050Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 454 |
| Eminence Elementary School | Record | Eminence Independent | Eminence, 40019Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 435 |
| New Castle Elementary School | Record | Henry County | New Castle, 40050Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 329 |
| Campbellsburg Elementary School | Record | Henry County | Campbellsburg, 40011Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 321 |
| Eastern Elementary School | Record | Henry County | Pleasureville, 40057Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 173 |
| Henry County Early Childhood | Record | Henry County | New Castle, 40050Rural: Distant | PK | Other | 117 |
Eminence Elementary School
Eminence Independent
Eminence, 40019 / Rural: Distant
New Castle Elementary School
Henry County
New Castle, 40050 / Rural: Distant
Campbellsburg Elementary School
Henry County
Campbellsburg, 40011 / Rural: Distant
Eastern Elementary School
Henry County
Pleasureville, 40057 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,696
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Henry County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Henry County, Kentucky?
Henry County features 8 public schools supported by two distinct school districts, serving a total of 2,940 students. The facilities are comprised of four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. This dual-district layout allows for unique educational identities within the same county.
What are the major school districts in Henry County, Kentucky?
The Henry County district is the largest, managing six schools and 2,014 students, while the Eminence Independent district serves 988 students across three schools. No charter schools operate in the county, keeping all public students within these two established systems. This division offers families different administrative scales and community environments.
What is the school experience like in Henry County?
All eight schools in Henry County are situated in rural locales, fostering a tight-knit learning atmosphere. Henry County High School leads in size with 620 students, whereas New Castle Elementary serves a smaller group of 329. The average school size of 368 students suggests a manageable and familiar environment for local families.
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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.