For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,600 students in 42420, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 42420, KY are Henderson County South Middle School, Henderson County North Middle School and The Central Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 42420 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 42420, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42420, KY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henderson County South Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 S Alves St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5050
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Henderson County North Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1707 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5060
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5060
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
The Central Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
851 Center Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 42420, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 42420, KY include Henderson County South Middle School, Henderson County North Middle School and The Central Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 42420?
3 public middle schools are located in 42420.
What is the racial composition of students in 42420?
42420 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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