For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,573 students in Henderson, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Henderson, KY are Henderson County South Middle School, Henderson County North Middle School and The Central Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Henderson, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henderson County South Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 S Alves St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5050
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
Henderson County North Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1707 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5060
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5060
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #33.
The Central Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
851 Center Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 240 students
Henderson, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
851 Center St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 161 students
Central Academy School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
851 Center St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 146 students
Henderson County Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1715 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5105
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5105
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Henderson County Career And Technology Center (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
2440 Zion Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3810
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3810
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Henderson, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Henderson, KY include Henderson County South Middle School, Henderson County North Middle School and The Central Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Henderson?
3 public middle schools are located in Henderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?
Henderson public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Henderson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Henderson include: Henderson County South Middle School vs. Henderson County North Middle School, Henderson County North Middle School vs. Henderson County South Middle School
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