Very Good
#192 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 15% in state
Henderson County High School
High School · Henderson County · Henderson, KY
A high school in Henderson, KY where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2424 Zion Rd, Henderson, KY 42420
- Math 65% proficient (2025)
- Reading 61% proficient (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Henderson County High School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Henderson County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,152/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Henderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,661
Median home value
$164,800
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Central AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 240 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Henderson County
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,397NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Henderson County High School is listed in Henderson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henderson County High School
Henderson County High School is a public high school in Henderson, KY, part of Henderson County, serving approximately 1,928 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henderson County High School
What grades does Henderson County High School serve?
Henderson County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Henderson County High School?
Henderson County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,928 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson County High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henderson County High School rank in KY?
Henderson County High School ranks #192 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Henderson County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henderson County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Henderson County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henderson County High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henderson County High School a charter school?
No, Henderson County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henderson County High School a Title I school?
No, Henderson County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henderson County High School?
47.9% of students at Henderson County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Henderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (270) 831-8800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 42420)
- 38,434
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42420; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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