Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Henagar Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henagar Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Henagar Junior High School's student population of 241 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henagar Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henagar Junior High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
18%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
n/a
32%
White
75%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henagar Junior High School's ranking?
Henagar Junior High School is ranked #683 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Henagar Junior High School often compared to?
Henagar Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fyffe High School, Ider School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Henagar Junior High School?
241 students attend Henagar Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Henagar Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henagar Junior High School?
Henagar Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Henagar Junior High School offer ?
Henagar Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Henagar Junior High School part of?
Henagar Junior High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Reviews
5 2/14/2015
I`m in 6th grade and I have been going to this school since Kindergarten. I love this school and would not trade it for anything.
5 5/1/2012
i use to go there my teacher was mrs.greenwood she was the best teacher that year was my 1st and last year there and the best year there it was my kindergarten year i now live in opelika al and i go to opelika schooli am in the fifth grade and i am eleven years old and my name is nalisha brigs aka beth
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