For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,520 students in New Castle, KY.
The top ranked public schools in New Castle, KY are Henry County Middle School, New Castle Elementary School and Henry County High 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 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Castle, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
New Castle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
182 S Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8650
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8650
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Henry County High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 620 students
Rank: n/an/a
Henry County Early Childhood
Magnet School
182 South Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8656
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8656
Grades: PK
| 117 students
New Castle, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
182 South Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8600
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8600
Grades: PK
| 113 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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, New Castle Elementary School and Henry County High 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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