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Henry County

Indiana · Public K-12

Henry County is a Indiana county whose public-school system spans 21 campuses and approximately 7,081 students. Median household income runs about $63,150. That works out to 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high schools.

7-year change in Henry County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,081
-108 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
19
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 93%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
21
5 districts
Enrollment
7,081
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,150
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.1%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
10
3,113 students
Middle
3
1,309 students
High
7
2,659 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
New Castle Community School Corp
2,797 students · 5 districts in Henry County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Henry County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.2% under 18

Test scores in Henry County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.

See all 14 schools in Henry County ranked by score →

All schools (21)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
New Castle High SchoolNew CastleHigh09-12828·
Shenandoah Elementary SchoolMiddletownElementaryPK-05630·
New Castle Middle SchoolNew CastleMiddle06-08627·
Tri Junior-Senior High SchoolStraughnHigh06-12458·
Shenandoah High SchoolMiddletownHigh09-12405·
Knightstown Intermediate SchoolKnightstownMiddle04-08387·
Knightstown Elementary SchoolKnightstownElementaryPK-03372·
Indiana Online Learning Academy 6-12MiddletownHigh06-12361·
Tri Elementary SchoolStraughnElementaryKG-05358·
Blue River Valley Elementary SchNew CastleElementaryPK-06331·
Knightstown High SchoolKnightstownHigh09-12318·
Wilbur Wright Elementary SchoolNew CastleElementaryPK-06305·
Shenandoah Middle SchoolMiddletownMiddle06-08295·
Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High SchNew CastleHigh07-12289·
Parker Elementary SchoolNew CastleElementaryPK-05278·
Eastwood Elementary SchoolNew CastleElementaryPK-06257·
Westwood Elementary SchoolNew CastleElementaryKG-06256·
James Whitcomb Riley Elem SchoolNew CastleElementaryPK-06246·
Indiana Online Learning Academy K-5MiddletownElementaryKG-0580·
New Castle Area Vocational SchNew CastleHigh06-120·
Sunnyside Elementary SchoolNew CastleCombinedM-M··

Cities in Henry County

New Castle11 schoolsMiddletown4 schoolsKnightstown3 schoolsStraughn2 schoolsMiddletown1 school

About Henry County

Across the rural-scale Indiana county of Henry County of about 48,970 residents, the public-school footprint covers 21 schools and about 7,081 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $63,150, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% meaningfully below the Indiana median.

In terms of grade levels, Henry County is made up of 10 elementary schools (3,113 students), 3 middle schools (1,309), 7 high schools (2,659), and 1 combined or other schools.

New Castle Community School Corp dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,797 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 7,189 students in SY 2017-18 versus 7,081 in SY 2024-25. Henry County now counts 19 public schools, up from 18 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 93% to 89%.

On this page, the community for Henry County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Henry County?
There are 21 public K-12 schools in Henry County, Indiana, with a combined enrollment of about 7,081.
How many high schools are in Henry County?
Henry County, Indiana has 7 public high schools, serving approximately 2,659 students.
How many middle schools are in Henry County?
Henry County, Indiana has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,309 students.
How many elementary schools are in Henry County?
Henry County, Indiana has 10 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,113 students.
What is the largest school district in Henry County?
New Castle Community School Corp is the largest school district in Henry County, serving approximately 2,797 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Henry County?
Henry County, Indiana has a population of approximately 48,970, with a median age of 42. About 20.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Henry County?
Median household income in Henry County is $63,150, below the Indiana average of $70,257. About 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Henry County?
Approximately 17.5% of adults 25 and older in Henry County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Henry County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 51.1% of students in Henry County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Indiana county average of 48.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Henry County schools?
Across Henry County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.9 to 1.

Henry County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data