Henry Township’s public schools score below 55% of Indiana districts on tests and graduation
On the state reading tests, 33% of Henry Township’s students scored proficient, below the Indiana average (41%). The grade covers the public school district serving Henry Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Indiana, not nationally.
From Indiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Henry Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 852 Indiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Henry Township’s, its schools beat 30%, lower than their 45% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 33% of tested students were proficient in reading and 32% in math, against 41% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana (the state reports Henry Township’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,099 per student, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is New Castle Middle School, then New Castle High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Agape Learning Center (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Henry Township’s grade
B−: better than 45% of Indiana school districts, #418 of 592 Indiana towns. Graduation is above the Indiana average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Henry Township, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Henry Township
New Castle Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 627 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in New Castle
8th grade in Henry Township
New Castle Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 627 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in New Castle
9th grade in Henry Township
New Castle High School
Grades 9–12 · 828 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in New Castle
10th grade in Henry Township
New Castle High School
Grades 9–12 · 828 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in New Castle
11th grade in Henry Township
New Castle High School
Grades 9–12 · 828 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in New Castle
12th grade in Henry Township
New Castle High School
Grades 9–12 · 828 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in New Castle
Henry Township’s public schools are run by New Castle Community School Corporation, which also serves Liberty and New Castle. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Henry Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Henry Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Township | B− | New Castle Community School Corporation |
| Prairie | C | Blue River Valley Schools |
| Spiceland | C | South Henry School Corporation |
| Greensboro | B | C. A. Beard Memorial School Corporation |
| Harrison | A− | Shenandoah School Corporation |
| Liberty | B− | New Castle Community School Corporation PK–12 · Nettle Creek School Corporation PK–12 |
| Franklin | C | South Henry School Corporation |
Every school in Henry Township
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Indiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (New Castle Area Vocational Sch).
Questions about Henry Township’s schools
Are Henry Township’s schools good?
On Indiana’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Henry Township children attend score below 55% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #418 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 30%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Henry Township in?
New Castle Community School Corporation, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,881 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Henry Township kids go to high school?
New Castle High School in New Castle, with 828 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Henry Township’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in New Castle Community School Corporation graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.
How much does Henry Township spend per student?
$15,099 in New Castle Community School Corporation (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Henry Township?
Yes: Agape Learning Center (religious, grades PK–K, 106 students).
Parents talk
What Henry Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Henry Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Indiana. Stars are from neighbors.