Summary:
The city of New Castle, Kentucky is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Henry County High School, Henry County Middle School, and New Castle Elementary School. These schools are part of the Henry County school district, which is ranked 108 out of 159 districts in the state.
Among the standout schools, Henry County High School ranks 138 out of 290 Kentucky high schools and maintains a strong 94.4% four-year graduation rate. The school also performs above the state average in several test subjects, including ACT English, ACT Writing, and KSA Social Studies. In contrast, New Castle Elementary School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 472 out of 684 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 567 out of 685 in 2023-2024, with consistently below-average test scores.
Across the district, the schools have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 47.1% at Henry County High School to 55.93% at New Castle Elementary School. This suggests potential socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student achievement. The district could benefit from facilitating collaboration and sharing best practices between the higher-performing and lower-performing schools to help raise overall academic achievement.
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