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Henry County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Henry County operates 8 public K-12 schools across Kentucky, with a combined student body of roughly 2,990 and a county population near 15,856. The level mix is 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Henry County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,990
-65 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 87%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
2,990
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,347
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.1%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
5
1,410 students
Middle
1
421 students
High
2
1,159 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Henry County Public Schools
1,984 students · 2 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
90%
Hispanic
4%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
83%
Hispanic
8%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.5% under 18

Test scores in Henry County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 7 schools in Henry County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Henry County High SchoolNew CastleHigh09-12608·
Eminence High SchoolEminenceHigh06-12551·
Eminence Elementary SchoolEminenceElementaryPK-05455·
Henry County Middle SchoolNew CastleMiddle06-08421·
Campbellsburg Elementary SchoolCampbellsburgElementaryKG-05331·
New Castle Elementary SchoolNew CastleElementaryKG-05326·
Eastern Elementary SchoolPleasurevilleElementaryKG-05189·
Henry County Early ChildhoodNew CastleElementaryPK-PK109·

Cities in Henry County

New Castle4 schoolsEminence2 schoolsCampbellsburg1 schoolPleasureville1 school

About Henry County

Across the sparse Kentucky county of Henry County of about 15,856 residents, the public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 2,990 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $63,347 a year, about 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 11% higher than the Kentucky median.

In terms of grade levels, Henry County consists of 5 elementary schools (1,410 students), 1 middle school (421), and 2 high schools (1,159).

The largest single district in Henry County is Henry County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,984 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 3,055 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,990 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 87% to 83% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Henry County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Henry County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Henry County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 2,990.
How many high schools are in Henry County?
Henry County, Kentucky has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,159 students.
How many middle schools are in Henry County?
Henry County, Kentucky has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 421 students.
How many elementary schools are in Henry County?
Henry County, Kentucky has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,410 students.
What is the largest school district in Henry County?
Henry County Public Schools is the largest school district in Henry County, serving approximately 1,984 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Henry County?
Henry County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 15,856, with a median age of 41. About 23.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Henry County?
Median household income in Henry County is $63,347, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Henry County?
Approximately 15.5% 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 49.1% of students in Henry County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kentucky county average of 62.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Henry County schools?
Across Henry County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.2 to 1.

Henry County school rankings

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