District Overview
Headquartered at 1805 Second Street in Henderson, Kentucky, Henderson County Schools is an active regular public school district serving families across a vibrant fringe town setting within the greater Henderson metropolitan region. The district operates 13 public schools dedicated to delivering a complete educational journey, offering seamless programming spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade alongside specialized ungraded offerings. As a central pillar of the local community, the district is structured to foster academic growth, personal development, and college-and-career readiness across all grade levels, backed by an accessible web presence and centralized administration.

During the 2024–2025 school year, Henderson County Schools serves a student population of 6,707 learners. The student body reflects a rich demographic tapestry, including 4,715 White, 696 Black, 694 multiracial, 523 Hispanic, 40 Asian, 32 Pacific Islander, and 7 American Indian students. To effectively support this student body, the district maintains a robust operational and instructional workforce totaling nearly 2,088 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes 840 full-time equivalent teachers, 83 instructional aides, and over 1,164 support staff personnel, ensuring that students benefit from comprehensive classroom support, individualized attention, and a well-maintained educational infrastructure.
13
Total Schools
6,707
Total Students
840.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henderson County
Demographic Student Count
White4,715
Hispanic523
Black696
Asian40
Two or More694
American Indian7
Pacific Islander32
  • White
    4,715 (70.3%)
  • Black
    696 (10.4%)
  • Two or More
    694 (10.3%)
  • Hispanic
    523 (7.8%)
  • Asian
    40 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    32 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Henderson County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle2
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:13
Students:6,707*
Teachers (FTE):840.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.0
Schools in Henderson County
Found 13 Schools