For the 2026 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, Eminence High School and Henry County Middle 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 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Eminence High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
254 West Broadway St
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Gr: 6-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Henry County Middle School
(Math: 34% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Eminence Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
254 West Broadway St
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Campbellsburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
270 Cardinal Dr
Campbellsburg, KY 40011
(502) 845-8630
Campbellsburg, KY 40011
(502) 845-8630
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
New Castle Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
182 S Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8650
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8650
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
182 South Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8656
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8656
Gr: PK | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
182 South Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8600
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8600
Gr: PK | 113 students Minority enrollment: 15%
254 West Broadway St
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Gr: 11-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 82%
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, Eminence High School and Henry County Middle 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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