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Henry County School District

326 S Main St
New Castle, KY 40050
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,005 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
2,005 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

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.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#131 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
38%
35%
45%
16%
22%
87%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
88%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,725 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,628 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,725
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,628
$13,981

Best Henry County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6928 Bethlehem Rd
Pleasureville, KY 40057
(502) 845-8640
Gr: K-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Henry County Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 Eminence Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8660
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Campbellsburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
270 Cardinal Dr
Campbellsburg, KY 40011
(502) 845-8630
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Henry County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 Eminence Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8670
Gr: 9-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
New Castle Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
182 S Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8650
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
182 South Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8656
Gr: PK | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Henry County School District?
Henry County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,005 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?
88% of Henry County School District students are White, 6% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Henry County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,628 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,005 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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