Henry County Middle School

Henry County
1124 Eminence Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
454 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Henry County Middle School, located in New Castle, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Henry County Public School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by providing a balanced academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities. Its location on Eminence Road places it at the heart of the community, where it emphasizes a supportive environment aimed at fostering both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students during their formative middle school years.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, the school is known for being an active participant in the local Henry County community. By offering a range of athletics, clubs, and student activities, Henry County Middle School encourages students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build strong connections with their peers and faculty. Through its commitment to high standards and student engagement, the school strives to prepare its graduates for the challenges and expectations they will encounter as they advance to Henry County High School.
454
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    388 (85.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    34 (7.5 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (5.9 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Henry County
Phone: (502)845-8660
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 219
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 138
Grade 7 154
Grade 8 162
Gender Ratio