For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,996 students in Henry County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Henry County, KY are Eastern Elementary School, Henry County Middle School and Eminence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Henry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6928 Bethlehem Rd
Pleasureville, KY 40057
(502) 845-8640
Pleasureville, KY 40057
(502) 845-8640
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Henry County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Eminence Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8660
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8660
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Eminence High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
254 West Broadway St
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Grades: 6-12
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
New Castle Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
182 S Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8650
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8650
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #55.
Henry County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Eminence Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8670
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8670
Grades: 9-12
| 617 students
Rank: #66.
Campbellsburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
270 Cardinal Dr
Campbellsburg, KY 40011
(502) 845-8630
Campbellsburg, KY 40011
(502) 845-8630
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #77.
Eminence Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
254 West Broadway St
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: n/an/a
182 South Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8656
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8656
Grades: PK
| 117 students
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
182 South Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8600
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8600
Grades: PK
| 113 students
254 West Broadway St
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Grades: 11-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Henry County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Henry County, KY include Eastern Elementary School, Henry County Middle School and Eminence High School.
How many public schools are located in Henry County?
8 public schools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Henry County include: Henry County Middle School vs. Eminence High School, Eminence High School vs. Henry County Middle School, New Castle Elementary School vs. Campbellsburg Elementary School
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