- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henagar, AL
Henagar Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Henagar Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010114000418
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henagar Junior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 261
- students enrolled
Henagar Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Alabama
NCES ID 010114000418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Henagar Junior High School grew from 224 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (+23.2%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 010114000418 · Henagar, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 15.4:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Geraldine School (1,211 students)
Henagar Junior High School grew from 224 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (+23.2%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Henagar Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Geraldine Scho
Geraldine School
1,211 students
- Plainview Scho
Plainview School
1,167 students
- Fyffe High Sch
Fyffe High School
954 students
- Sylvania Schoo
Sylvania School
915 students
- Collinsville H
Collinsville High School
906 students
- This school 261
Henagar Junior High School
261 students
What this shows Henagar Junior High School reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henagar Junior High School compares
Henagar Junior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 20% in Alabama - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,528
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Henagar Junior High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $12,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henagar Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainview School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fyffe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sylvania School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Collinsville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henagar Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henagar Junior High School
How many students attend Henagar Junior High School?
Henagar Junior High School has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henagar, AL. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henagar Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henagar Junior High School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henagar Junior High School?
51.8% of students at Henagar Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henagar Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Henagar Junior High School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Henagar, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henagar Junior High School?
Henagar Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Henagar Junior High School, Dekalb County also operates Geraldine School (1,211 students), Plainview School (1,167 students), and Fyffe High School (954 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.