Best Schools in Henderson County, KY
Henderson County, KY has 14 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,351 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Henderson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Henderson County, KY
The top high schools in Henderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henderson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1958 Students
2. The Central Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 250 Students
Best Middle Schools in Henderson County, KY
The top middle schools in Henderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henderson County South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students
2. Henderson County North Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Henderson County, KY
The top elementary schools in Henderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cairo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 251 Students
2. Niagara Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 284 Students
3. Spottsville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 547 Students
4. A B Chandler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 272 Students
5. Bend Gate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students
6. East Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 354 Students
7. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students
8. South Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 420 Students
9. Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 396 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Henderson County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Henderson County, KY has a total population of 44,793 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Henderson County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Henderson County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Henderson County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Henderson County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Henderson County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Henderson County, KY
How many schools are in Henderson County, KY?
Henderson County, KY has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,351 students in total.
How do schools in Henderson County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Henderson County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Henderson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Henderson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Henderson County, KY
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Henderson County
3 places in Henderson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Henderson (11)
- Corydon (1)
- Spottsville (1)
School districts (1)
- Henderson County (13 schools)