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Henderson County

Kentucky · Public School District
13
Schools
6,955
Students
$15,873
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
50.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.4%
Graduation Rate
+5.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Henderson County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 6,955 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,873 is above average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Henderson County North Middle School06–08720
Henderson County South Middle School06–08721
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Henderson County High School09–121,958
The Central Academy06–12250
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning CenterPK–PK397
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,873+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
28%
State
51.9%
Local (property tax)
27.6%
Federal
20.6%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (28%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
6,955
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.4%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.4% graduation rate — 5.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Henderson County?
Henderson County has 13 public schools, serving a total of 6,955 students.
What is the graduation rate for Henderson County?
The graduation rate is 92.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Henderson County spend per student?
Henderson County spends $15,873 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Henderson County?
51% of students in Henderson County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Henderson County?
No, Henderson County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Henderson County serve?
Henderson County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Henderson County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Henderson County is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.