- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Henderson Middle School held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 50.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 130069002353 · Jackson, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 15.5:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson High School (1,060 students)
Henderson Middle School held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 50.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Henderson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson High S
Jackson High School
1,060 students
- This school
Henderson Middle School
761 students
- Stark Elementa
Stark Elementary School
678 students
- Jackson Elemen
Jackson Elementary School
503 students
- Hampton L. Dau
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School
495 students
What this shows Henderson Middle School reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henderson Middle School compares
Henderson Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,164
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Butts County reports $13,164 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~761 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.