Henderson Middle School vs. Locust Grove Middle School
Should I attend Henderson Middle School or Locust Grove Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Henderson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Most improved public schools
Locust Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 784 students in grades 6-8, Henderson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 1,084 students in grades 6-8, Locust Grove Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
784 students
1,084 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1226 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#964 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
268
348
Grade 7 Students
253
347
Grade 8 Students
263
389
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
32%
41%
% White
55%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%