Poole: Schools & Education

13 public schools serve Poole. Henderson County High School is the largest at 1,958 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 6,955 students.

~20 residents per school (vs Kentucky ~201).

K-12 Schools

13 K-12 schools serving the area — about 20 residents per school. 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).

Schools (13)

Bend Gate Elementary School

0-5 · 425 students · 920 Bend Gate Rd, Henderson KY 42420 · (270)831-5040

Cairo Elementary School

0-5 · 251 students · 10694 Hwy 41-A, Henderson KY 42420 · (270)533-1286

A B Chandler Elementary School

0-5 · 272 students · 11215 US 60 W, Corydon KY 42406 · (270)533-1760

East Heights Elementary School

0-5 · 354 students · 1776 Adams Ln, Henderson KY 42420 · (270)831-5070

Henderson County High School

9-12 · 1,958 students · 2424 Zion Rd, Henderson KY 42420 · (270)831-8800

Henderson County North Middle School

6-8 · 720 students · 1707 Second St, Henderson KY 42420 · (270)831-5060

Niagara Elementary School

0-5 · 284 students · 13043 Hwy 136 E, Henderson KY 42420 · (270)831-5142

South Heights Elementary School

0-5 · 420 students · 1199 Madison St, Henderson KY 42420 · (270)831-5081

Spottsville Elementary School

0-5 · 547 students · 9190 US 60 E, Spottsville KY 42458 · (270)831-5136

Henderson County South Middle School

6-8 · 721 students · 800 S Alves St, Henderson KY 42420 · (270)831-5050

Jefferson Elementary School

0-5 · 356 students · 1000 S. Alves Street, Henderson KY 42420 · (270)831-5090

Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center

-1--1 · 397 students · 631 N. Green Street, Henderson KY 42420 · (270)854-0140

The Central Academy

6-12 · 250 students · 851 Center Street, Henderson KY 42420 · (270)831-5100

School Districts · Districts	Henderson County
School Districts · Total count	1
School Districts · Nces Lea Ids	2102710
School Statistics · Total Schools	13
School Statistics · Total Enrollment	6,955
School Statistics · Total Teachers	434
School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio	16.00
School Statistics · Free Lunch Students	3,517
School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct	50.6%
Schools Count	13

Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12

Higher Education

Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.

Colleges · Nearest	Henderson Community College
Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles	4.2 mi
Nearest College · Name	Henderson Community College
Nearest College · City	Henderson
Nearest College · Phone	(270) 827-1867
Nearest College · Distance	4.2 mi

Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12

Early Childhood

Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.

Childcare Centers · County total	1

Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF

Libraries

Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.

Nearest Library · Name	HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Nearest Library · Phone	(270) 826-3712
Nearest Library · Address	101 SOUTH MAIN STREET, HENDERSON KY 42420
Nearest Library · Distance	2.8 mi

Sources: IMLS PLS 2022 — nearest by coordinates

Other

Libraries (1)

HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

2708263712 · 101 SOUTH MAIN STREET, HENDERSON KY 42420

Pct Bachelors Plus	15.4%

Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12

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