Henderson County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Henderson, Kentucky 42420 · Henderson County
#59 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#9185 of 16,910 nationally
About Henderson County High School
Henderson County High School is a public high located in Henderson, in the Henderson County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,852 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 59th of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,852.
There are 10 schools in Henderson; Henderson County High School ranks 9th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Henderson County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Henderson County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Henderson County North Middle School
Henderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students · 952 m away
East Heights Elementary School
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students · 1.2 km away
South Heights Elementary School
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students · 2.5 km away
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center
Henderson · Public other · Grades PK–PK
358 students · 3.0 km away
Henderson County South Middle School
Henderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
661 students · 3.0 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students · 3.1 km away
Bend Gate Elementary School
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students · 4.3 km away
Spottsville Elementary School
Spottsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
514 students · 10 km away
Niagara Elementary School
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students · 11 km away
Cairo Elementary School
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
233 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Central Hardin High School
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1,831 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,828 students
McCracken County High School
Paducah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,882 students
Marion C. Moore School
Louisville · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,892 students
Simon Kenton High School
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,893 students
duPont Manual High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,899 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson County High School a good school?
Henderson County High School has a Success Index (US) of 47.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #59 of 214 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Henderson County High School rank in Kentucky?
Henderson County High School ranks #59 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #9185 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Henderson County High School?
Henderson County High School had 1,852 students in 2025.
Is Henderson County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Henderson County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Henderson County High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Henderson County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.