Total enrollment
5,937
-828 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
11 schools in Henderson
Kentucky · Public K-12
Across 11 public schools, Henderson (Kentucky) serves approximately 5,937 K-12 students across 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Henderson
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
69%
was 77%
% Hispanic
8%
was 4%
% Black
11%
was 9%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend Gate Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 421 |
| Cairo Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 233 |
| East Heights Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 377 |
| Henderson County High School | High | 09-12 | 1,852 |
| Henderson County North Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 670 |
| Henderson County South Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 661 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 413 |
| Niagara Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 270 |
| South Heights Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 413 |
| The Central Academy | High | 06-12 | 269 |
| Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 358 |
About Henderson
Henderson, Kentucky is home to 11 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 5,937 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
Average school size in Henderson is around 540 students, 16% meaningfully above the Kentucky average of about 467.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Henderson has declined 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,765 students to 5,937. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 77% to 69% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Henderson discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.