Middle Schools in Henderson County

Henderson County, Kentucky is home to two middle schools: Henderson County South Middle School and Henderson County North Middle School. Based on the available data, Henderson County South Middle School emerges as the standout performer, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Kentucky and maintaining strong academic outcomes.

Henderson County South Middle School has achieved a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its overall excellence. The school's test scores across various subjects and grade levels are generally higher than the Henderson County and Kentucky averages. Additionally, it has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average. In contrast, Henderson County North Middle School has a lower statewide ranking and its test scores tend to lag behind the county and state averages.

While both schools have similar dropout rates and chronic absenteeism, the higher spending per student at Henderson County North Middle School does not appear to translate into better academic outcomes. Additionally, the lower student-teacher ratio at Henderson County North Middle School does not seem to be a significant factor in its performance. The data suggests that the economic disadvantages faced by the student population at Henderson County North Middle School may contribute to its lower academic performance compared to Henderson County South Middle School.