Enrollment
761
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson, GA
Henderson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Henderson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130069002353
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henderson Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Henderson Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Jackson, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henderson Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henderson Middle School
Henderson Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Jackson, Georgia, enrolling 761 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 761 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 370 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #99.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 294 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 761 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Butts County also operates Jackson High School (1,060 students) and Stark Elementary School (678 students) alongside Henderson Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Henderson Middle School compares
Henderson Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Georgia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$12,412
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
194
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
African American 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Henderson Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butts County, which includes Henderson Middle School.
$12,412
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 37.3%
Federal 23.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Henderson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stark Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henderson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Henderson Middle School
How many students attend Henderson Middle School?
Henderson Middle School has 761 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henderson Middle School?
83.2% of students at Henderson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henderson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Henderson Middle School is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Jackson, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henderson Middle School?
Henderson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henderson Middle School rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Jackson, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Henderson Middle School a good school?
Henderson Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Butts County?
Besides Henderson Middle School, Butts County also operates Jackson High School (1,060 students), Stark Elementary School (678 students), and Jackson Elementary School (503 students). See the Butts County district page for the complete list.
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