📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 5 Rated Districts in Henry County, IN
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Shenandoah School Corporation | Middletown | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #2 | C. A. Beard Memorial School Corporation | Knightstown | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #3 | Blue River Valley Schools | New Castle | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #4 | New Castle Community School Corporation | New Castle | 4/10 Below Average | 35th |
| #5 | South Henry School Corporation | Straughn | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
Best School Districts in Henry County, Indiana (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Henry County, Indiana that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using ILEARN 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Indiana, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Henry County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Henry County, Indiana? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Henry County, Indiana, the highest-rated is Shenandoah School Corporation (Middletown), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 70th percentile of Indiana districts on ILEARN 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Indiana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.