Henderson County School District
School District · Henderson, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,397
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,397
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Evaluating Henderson County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Henderson County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cairo Elementary School
Henderson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Spottsville Elementary School
Spottsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Henderson County High School
Henderson · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#47 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,397
$589 vs Kentucky median
District size
6,833 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Henderson County ranks #47 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Henderson County's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cairo Elementary School (9.0/10), Spottsville Elementary School (8.2/10), and Henderson County High School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 68% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Henderson County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Henderson County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cairo Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Spottsville Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Henderson County High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Henderson County South Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Jefferson Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | A B Chandler Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Niagara Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Bend Gate Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Henderson County North Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | East Heights Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.8/10, 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 55.5% and ELA proficiency of 56.1%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Henderson County with test data.
Schools in Henderson County
13 schools Elementary Schools 8
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
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 6.8/10. 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 55.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.1%. 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 6.8/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.1%
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Compare Henderson County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Nelson County (13)
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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