For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,464 students in New Castle, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in New Castle, KY are Henry County Middle School, Henry County High School and New Castle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Castle, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry County Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Eminence Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8660
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8660
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Henry County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Eminence Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8670
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8670
Gr: 9-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
New Castle Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
182 S Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8650
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8650
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
182 South Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8656
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8656
Gr: PK | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Castle, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in New Castle, KY include Henry County Middle School, Henry County High School and New Castle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Castle?
4 public schools are located in New Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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