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6.4 avg / 10

Henderson County School District

School District · Henderson, Kentucky

Students: 6,833
Teachers (FTE): 435
Estimated Scores: 8%

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

13

8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,397

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#64 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,397

$589 vs Kentucky median

District size

6,833 students

Much larger than Kentucky median

About Henderson County

Henderson County is a Henderson, Kentucky school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 6,833 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $13,397 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Henderson County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cairo Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Henderson County students show an average math proficiency of 46.9% and ELA proficiency of 45.8%.

The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Henderson County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 46.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Henderson County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Henderson
Total Enrollment
6,833
Teachers (FTE)
435
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Henderson County?

Henderson County has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Henderson County?

The average composite rating for Henderson County is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Henderson County?

Henderson County spends $13,397 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Henderson County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Henderson County is 15.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Henderson County?

Cairo Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Henderson County with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Henderson County?

Across schools in Henderson County with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Henderson County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Henderson County has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
46.9%
ELA Proficiency
45.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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