Henagar Junior High School

Henagar Junior High School is a regular public school located in the rural community of Henagar, Alabama, in DeKalb County. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 276 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1, with 18 full-time equivalent teachers. The school’s setting is in a remote area, which gives it a unique character and close-knit community feel.

Henagar Junior High School’s academic performance, as indicated by MySchoolScout’s rating, is 6.3 out of 10, placing it in the 65th percentile among schools in Alabama. The school’s state ranking is 472 out of 1360, with an academic score of 5.9 out of 10. In terms of proficiency rates, 47% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 22% are proficient or above in math, indicating areas for improvement and growth in the curriculum.

The neighborhood around Henagar Junior High School has a median household income of $51,276 and a median home value of $128,200, with a population of 5,877 people. Approximately 9% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is 19.9%. Henagar Junior High School is an integral part of this rural community, providing educational support and opportunities to its students within a supportive and close-knit environment.

Located in a rural area, Henagar Junior High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.