Very Good
#223 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 17% in state
Henderson County South Middle School
Middle School · Henderson County · Henderson, KY
A middle school in Henderson, KY where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 S Alves St, Henderson, KY 42420
- Math 57% proficient (2025)
- Reading 53% proficient (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henderson County South Middle School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Henderson County South Middle 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County North Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 652 | 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
- #4 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 South Middle School is listed in Henderson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henderson County South Middle School
Henderson County South Middle School is a public middle school in Henderson, KY, part of Henderson County, serving approximately 681 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henderson County South Middle School
What grades does Henderson County South Middle School serve?
Henderson County South Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Henderson County South Middle School?
Henderson County South Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson County South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson County South Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henderson County South Middle School rank in KY?
Henderson County South Middle School ranks #223 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Henderson County South Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henderson County South Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 South Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henderson County South Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henderson County South Middle School a charter school?
No, Henderson County South Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henderson County South Middle School a Title I school?
No, Henderson County South Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henderson County South Middle School?
51.5% of students at Henderson County South Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Henderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (270) 831-5050
- 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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