Henagar Junior High School ranked #513 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #559 in 2022 but showing fluctuations compared to prior years, placing it in the top 50% of state schools overall.
Math proficiency ranged from 25% to 29% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 45% to 49%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 20% to 29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 294 students in 2017 to 276 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at around 23%; 52% of students qualified for free lunch in recent years, reflecting socioeconomic factors.
The school served grades Pre–K through 8 with 276 students and 18 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which ranked among the lowest ratios in Alabama.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%, demonstrating strong student completion outcomes for this Alabama junior high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 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
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Henagar Junior High School's student population of 261 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Henagar Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henagar Junior High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#513 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
79%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 #513 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 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, Valley Head High School, Ider School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Henagar Junior High School?
261 students attend Henagar Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Henagar Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henagar Junior High School?
Henagar Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Henagar Junior High School offer ?
Henagar Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Henagar Junior High School part of?
Henagar Junior High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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
5 10/10/2025
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.
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