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Henry County

Missouri · Public K-12

Henry County operates 15 public K-12 schools across Missouri, with a combined student body of roughly 2,878 and a county population near 22,328. By grade band, the county runs 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Henry County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,878
+78 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 93%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
15
7 districts
Enrollment
2,878
NCES CCD
Median income
$57,926
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.8%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
9
1,500 students
Middle
1
385 students
High
4
993 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CLINTON
1,885 students · 7 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
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.3% under 18

Test scores in Henry County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.

Top 4 schools (ELA)
  1. CLINTON MIDDLE· 52.8%
  2. WINDSOR ELEM.· 41.8%
  3. CLINTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL· 38.0%
  4. WINDSOR HIGH· 26.4%

See all 4 schools in Henry County ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CLINTON SR. HIGHClintonHigh09-12614·
CLINTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLClintonElementary03-05395·
CLINTON MIDDLEClintonMiddle06-08385·
HENRY ELEM.ClintonElementaryKG-02365·
WINDSOR ELEM.WindsorElementaryKG-06356·
WINDSOR HIGHWindsorHigh07-12334·
CLINTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERClintonElementaryPK-PK126·
LEESVILLE ELEM.ClintonElementaryPK-0891·
CALHOUN ELEM.CalhounElementaryKG-0858·
SHAWNEE ELEM.ChilhoweeElementaryKG-0850·
MONTROSE HIGHMontroseHigh07-1245·
Davis Elem.ClintonElementaryKG-0842·
MONTROSE ELEM.MontroseElementaryKG-0617·
CLINTON TECHNICAL SCH.ClintonHigh09-120·
CALHOUN HIGHCalhounCombinedM-M··

Cities in Henry County

Clinton7 schoolsCalhoun2 schoolsMontrose2 schoolsWindsor2 schoolsChilhowee1 schoolClinton1 school

About Henry County

Henry County is a small Missouri county of about 22,328 residents, home to 15 public schools and roughly 2,878 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $57,926, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 5% noticeably below the Missouri median.

In terms of grade levels, Henry County covers 9 elementary schools (1,500 students), 1 middle school (385), 4 high schools (993), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Henry County is CLINTON, which alone enrolls about 1,885 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Henry County has increased 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,800 students to 2,878. Henry County now counts 13 public schools, down from 14 in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Henry County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Henry County?
Henry County, Missouri has 15 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,878 students.
How many high schools are in Henry County?
Henry County, Missouri has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 993 students.
How many middle schools are in Henry County?
Henry County, Missouri has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 385 students.
How many elementary schools are in Henry County?
Henry County, Missouri has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,500 students.
What is the largest school district in Henry County?
CLINTON is the largest school district in Henry County, serving approximately 1,885 students. The county contains 7 school districts overall.
What is the population of Henry County?
Henry County, Missouri has a population of approximately 22,328, with a median age of 44. About 22.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Henry County?
Median household income in Henry County is $57,926, below the Missouri average of $61,285. About 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Henry County?
Approximately 16.3% 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 53.8% 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 Missouri county average of 54.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Henry County schools?
Across Henry County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.0 to 1.

Henry County school rankings

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