Best High Schools in Henderson, KY

Henderson, KY has 2 high schools with 2,208 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Henderson score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Henderson underperform expectations.

1. Henderson County High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1958 Students

2. The Central Academy

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 250 Students

Best Middle Schools in Henderson, KY

Henderson, KY has 2 middle schools with 1,441 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Henderson score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Henderson meet expectations.

1. Henderson County South Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students

2. Henderson County North Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Henderson, KY

Henderson, KY has 10 elementary schools with 3,702 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Henderson score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Henderson meet expectations.

1. Cairo Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 251 Students

2. Spottsville Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 547 Students

3. Niagara Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 284 Students

4. A B Chandler Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 272 Students

5. East Heights Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 354 Students

6. Bend Gate Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students

7. Jefferson Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students

8. South Heights Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 420 Students

9. Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 396 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Henderson, KY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Henderson, KY has a total population of 32,923 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Henderson, KY

7,351

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Henderson, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

17.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.54 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Henderson, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Henderson, KY.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,210 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Henderson, KY Internet Health Assessment.

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