Henry County operates 6 public schools serving 2,014 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kentucky. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,984 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Henry County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,266 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 27.7% local, 55.1% state, and 17.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $62,864 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 33/100, ranked #133 of 171 in Kentucky against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
a 303.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.4% White, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% African American across the district's schools.
Henry County High School accounts for 30.6% of all Henry County student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Henry County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Henry County school enrollment varies 5.6× across entities
Henry County school enrollment ranges from 109 students (lowest) to 608 students (highest), a spread of 499 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Henry County has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 51.5% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
Henry County student-counselor ratio is 304:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Henry County is typically wider than the Henry County-aggregate figure suggests.
Henry County chronic absenteeism rate is 18.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Henry County is typically wider than the Henry County-aggregate figure suggests.
Henry County has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,014 students.
How much does Henry County spend per student?
Henry County spends $14,266 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #133 in Kentucky.
What is the average teacher salary in Henry County?
The average teacher salary in Henry County is $62,864 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Henry County?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Henry County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Henry County?
Henry County students are 86.4% White, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Henry County?
Henry County has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #133 out of 171 districts in Kentucky. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.