Where is Henry County?
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we are blessed with beauty, natural resources, a moderate climate, and terrific location. You can also listen to the roar of NASCAR races, or go to the Smith River and catch some of the biggest trout in the state.
Quick Facts
HCPS operates 14 schools - two high schools, two middle schools, and ten elementary schools - a community learning center, a regional alternative program, and a parent resource center in the local mall
HCPS operates preschool programs at all eleven elementary schools
Official student enrollment is 7,027
Henry County population is approximately 56,208
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 8958
Collinsville, Virginia 24078
Physical Address:
3300 Kings Mountain Road
Collinsville, Virginia 24078
Phone:
(276) 634-4700
Fax:
(276) 638-2925
Just a Few Reasons to be Proud of Henry County Public Schools
- All schools are Fully Accredited.
- Henry County Public Schools (HCPS) student enrollment is over 7,000.
- HCPS is the largest employer in Martinsville and Henry County with over 1,150 full-time employees and over 450 part-time employees.
- Over 40% of HCPS teachers have an advanced degree.
- The HCPS student/computer ratio is 2:1. (The state requirement is 5:1.)
- The school division has the largest iPad initiative in the state with over 3,000 iPads in use by students at all grade levels.
- HCPS was the recipient of a V.A.S.S. grant and the number of students enrolled in AP courses has dramatically increased (262 students in 2009-2010 to approximately 1,300 in 2010-2011.)
- HCPS On-Time Graduate Rate is 88.3%.
- Rich Acres Elementary School is a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School (one of six public schools in Virginia).
- Five Henry County elementary schools received 2012 Virginia Index of Performance Awards -- Drewry Mason, Mt. Olivet, Rich Acres, Sanville, and Stanleytown elementary schools.
- The 2010-2011 operating budget for HCPS is $69,182,026.
- Both HCPS high schools offer industry certification/state licensure options, dual enrollment and advanced placement courses, and the Commonwealth's Scholar Program for students.
- In 2011, 561 students graduated from a Henry County high school.
- 529 graduates took at least one CTE course in middle or high school;
- 411 graduates completes a CTE program;
- 2011 graduates received over $1.8 million in scholarships; and
- 241 received advanced studies diplomas.
- Henry County Public Schools partners with the Piedmont Governor's School for Mathematics, Science, and Technology.
