Henry County School District
School District · New Castle, Kentucky
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,044
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,044
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Henry County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Henry 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.
Henry County Middle School
New Castle · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Eastern Elementary School
Pleasureville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Henry County High School
New Castle · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#119 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,044
+$58 vs Kentucky median
District size
2,006 students
Typical than Kentucky median
The short answer
Henry County ranks #119 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Henry County's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Henry County Middle School (8.0/10), Eastern Elementary School (7.5/10), and Henry County High School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Henry County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry County Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Eastern Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Henry County High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Campbellsburg Elementary School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 5 | New Castle Elementary School | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Henry County
Henry County is a New Castle, Kentucky school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,006 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $14,044 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Henry County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Henry County Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Henry County students show an average math proficiency of 40.6% and ELA proficiency of 45.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Henry County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Henry County with test data.
Schools in Henry County
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- New Castle
- Total Enrollment
- 2,006
- Teachers (FTE)
- 129
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Henry County?
Henry County has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Henry County?
The average composite rating for Henry County is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Henry County?
Henry County spends $14,044 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Henry County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Henry County is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Henry County?
Henry County Middle School is the highest-rated school in Henry County with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Henry County?
Across schools in Henry County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Henry County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Henry County has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 6 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.9%
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Compare Henry 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)
- Henderson 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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