Total enrollment
2,878
-24 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Henry County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Henry County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Missouri | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 32.9% | #82 of 100 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,878 | #54 of 101 | #1,891 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #48 of 101 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.9:1 | #40 of 101 | #508 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 53.8% | #50 of 101 | #1,425 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.0% | #52 of 99 | #2,194 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.
Henry County school rankings
Residents
22,328
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
7 districts
Enrollment
2,878
students · 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
School enrollment
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, 7 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 44.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- SHAWNEE ELEM.· 61.6%
- CLINTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL· 40.0%
- CLINTON MIDDLE· 33.1%
- WINDSOR ELEM.· 31.5%
- LEESVILLE ELEM.· 28.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- CALHOUN ELEM.· 18.3%
- WINDSOR HIGH· 27.9%
- LEESVILLE ELEM.· 28.0%
- WINDSOR ELEM.· 31.5%
- CLINTON MIDDLE· 33.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLINTON SR. HIGH | Clinton | High | 09-12 | 614 | · |
| CLINTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Clinton | Elementary | 03-05 | 395 | · |
| CLINTON MIDDLE | Clinton | Middle | 06-08 | 385 | · |
| HENRY ELEM. | Clinton | Elementary | KG-02 | 365 | · |
| WINDSOR ELEM. | Windsor | Elementary | KG-06 | 356 | · |
| WINDSOR HIGH | Windsor | High | 07-12 | 334 | · |
| CLINTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Clinton | Elementary | PK-PK | 126 | · |
| LEESVILLE ELEM. | Clinton | Elementary | PK-08 | 91 | · |
| CALHOUN ELEM. | Calhoun | Elementary | KG-08 | 58 | · |
| SHAWNEE ELEM. | Chilhowee | Elementary | KG-08 | 50 | · |
| MONTROSE HIGH | Montrose | High | 07-12 | 45 | · |
| Davis Elem. | Clinton | Elementary | KG-08 | 42 | · |
| MONTROSE ELEM. | Montrose | Elementary | KG-06 | 17 | · |
| CLINTON TECHNICAL SCH. | Clinton | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| CALHOUN HIGH | Calhoun | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Henry County
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 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Henry County has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,902 students to 2,878. Henry County now counts 13 public schools, down from 14 in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data