Total enrollment
6,707
-337 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
Henderson County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Henderson County, Kentucky comes in at 13 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, totaling roughly 6,707 students, with a county median household income near $58,851. That works out to 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Henderson County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Henderson County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.2% | #14 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 6,707 | #25 of 110 | #1,092 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #31 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.0:1 | #72 of 110 | #2,069 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 53.0% | #94 of 110 | #1,474 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.8% | #12 of 110 | #1,194 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Henderson County school rankings
Residents
44,280
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
1 districts
Enrollment
6,707
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$58,851
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.0%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
9
3,255 students
Middle
2
1,331 students
High
2
2,121 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Henderson County Public Schools
6,707 students · 1 district in Henderson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Henderson 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
20.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.6% under 18
Test scores in Henderson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Spottsville Elementary School· 72.3%
- Niagara Elementary School· 69.7%
- Cairo Elementary School· 68.0%
- Henderson County High School· 61.0%
- East Heights Elementary School· 59.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County High School | Henderson | High | 09-12 | 1,852 | · |
| Henderson County North Middle School | Henderson | Middle | 06-08 | 670 | · |
| Henderson County South Middle School | Henderson | Middle | 06-08 | 661 | · |
| Spottsville Elementary School | Spottsville | Elementary | KG-05 | 514 | · |
| Bend Gate Elementary School | Henderson | Elementary | KG-05 | 421 | · |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Henderson | Elementary | KG-05 | 413 | · |
| South Heights Elementary School | Henderson | Elementary | KG-05 | 413 | · |
| East Heights Elementary School | Henderson | Elementary | KG-05 | 377 | · |
| Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center | Henderson | Elementary | PK-PK | 358 | · |
| Niagara Elementary School | Henderson | Elementary | KG-05 | 270 | · |
| The Central Academy | Henderson | High | 06-12 | 269 | · |
| A B Chandler Elementary School | Corydon | Elementary | KG-05 | 256 | · |
| Cairo Elementary School | Henderson | Elementary | KG-05 | 233 | · |
Cities in Henderson County
About Henderson County
Across the low-population Kentucky county of Henderson County of about 44,280 residents, the public-school footprint covers 13 schools and about 6,707 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $58,851, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
For a sense of the school types, Henderson County is built around 9 elementary schools (3,255 students), 2 middle schools (1,331), and 2 high schools (2,121).
Henderson County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 6,707 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 6,707 students, fell 5% from the 7,044 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Henderson County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data