How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Henderson County | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Henderson, Kentucky | Shelbyville, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 6,955 | 6,935 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | 13 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 16.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Henderson County | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,397 | $14,040 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.6% | 16.9% |
| State Revenue | 51.9% | 44.0% |
| Local Revenue | 27.6% | 39.0% |
Henderson County
Federal State Local
Shelby County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Henderson County | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.2% | 58.9% |
| African American | 10.5% | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% | 26.4% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.7% | 7.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.3% | 43.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Henderson County | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 23 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 333.3:1 | 509.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.5% | 16.3% |
School Types
Henderson County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 12
Shelby County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.