Photo: Nyttend · Public domainHenderson’s public schools outscore 65% of Kentucky districts
In Henderson, 49% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Henderson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.
From Kentucky 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.
Henderson’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 50% and math 49% in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,229 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School (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 Henderson’s grade
B+: better than 65% of Kentucky school districts, #62 of 139 Kentucky towns. Test scores are above the Kentucky average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Henderson, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Henderson
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center
Grades PK · 358 students · 24:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Henderson · depends on your address
Henderson County North Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 670 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Henderson County South Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 661 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Henderson · depends on your address
Henderson County North Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 670 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Henderson County South Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 661 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Henderson · depends on your address
Henderson County North Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 670 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Henderson County South Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 661 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Henderson
Henderson County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,852 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Henderson
Henderson County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,852 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Henderson
Henderson County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,852 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Henderson
Henderson County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,852 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Henderson’s public schools are run by Henderson County School District, which also serves Corydon and Robards. 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 above the state in reading
Henderson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Henderson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson | B+ | Henderson County |
Union, IN borders Henderson but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.
Every school in Henderson
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Henderson’s schools
Are Henderson’s schools good?
By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Henderson children attend outscore 65% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #62 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Henderson in?
Henderson County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 6,707 students in 13 schools (2024–25).
Where do Henderson kids go to high school?
Henderson County High School, with 1,852 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Henderson’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Henderson County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.
How much does Henderson spend per student?
$13,229 in Henderson County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Henderson?
Yes: Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 407 students).
Parents talk
What Henderson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Henderson → 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 Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.