Serving 681 students in grades 6-8, Henderson County South Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 681 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Henderson County South Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henderson County South Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Henderson County South Middle School?
681 students attend Henderson County South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Henderson County South Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henderson County South Middle School?
Henderson County South Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Henderson County South Middle School offer ?
Henderson County South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henderson County South Middle School part of?
This is the middle school with HEART H-Everyone employed HELPS with whatever situation arises with a kind of HEART and rolled-up sleeves; just like HOME! E-EDUCATING THE Whole CHILD!A-A PROBLEM IS Solved- ALL involved ALL solutions R- Ready! Renaissance Attitude with rigor and roar! T- TEAM Players for ALL students, parents and Employees!
- Posted by Teacher - Former Sondra Neel
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 681 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
