For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,984 students in Henry County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Henry County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
1,984 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Henry County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
22%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
87%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,870 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,762 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,870
$14,269
Spending / Student
$12,762
$14,008
Best Henry County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6928 Bethlehem Rd
Pleasureville, KY 40057
(502) 845-8640
Pleasureville, KY 40057
(502) 845-8640
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Henry County Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Eminence Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8660
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8660
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Campbellsburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
270 Cardinal Dr
Campbellsburg, KY 40011
(502) 845-8630
Campbellsburg, KY 40011
(502) 845-8630
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Henry County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Eminence Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8670
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8670
Gr: 9-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
New Castle Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
182 S Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8650
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8650
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
182 South Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8656
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8656
Gr: PK | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Henry County School District?
Henry County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,984 students.
What is the rank of Henry County School District?
Henry County School District is ranked #130 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County School District?
87% of Henry County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Henry County School District?
Henry County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Henry County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,762 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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