Total enrollment
1,464
-206 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in New Castle
Kentucky · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Kentucky, 4 sit inside New Castle, collectively enrolling about 1,464 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in New Castle
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 91%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County Early Childhood | Elementary | PK-PK | 109 |
| Henry County High School | High | 09-12 | 608 |
| Henry County Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 421 |
| New Castle Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 326 |
About New Castle
Public education in New Castle, Kentucky runs across 4 schools that serves roughly 1,464 students. By footprint, New Castle sits in the compact bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in New Castle is around 366 students, 22% below the Kentucky average of about 467.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 12%: 1,670 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,464 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 91% to 86%.
On allk12, the community for New Castle discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.