- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chamblee, GA
Henderson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Henderson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130174001586
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henderson Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Chamblee · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Henderson Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Chamblee, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174001586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Henderson Middle School held near 1,391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 90.0 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 130174001586 · Chamblee, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,367 enr · 15.2:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Henderson Middle School held near 1,391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 90.0 → 90.0 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
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school
Henderson Middle School
1,367 students
What this shows Henderson Middle School reports 1,367 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 16% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,367 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,367
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
White 21.4%
African American 19.8%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Henderson Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Chamblee
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henderson Middle School
How many students attend Henderson Middle School?
Henderson Middle School has 1,367 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chamblee, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,411 (2022-23) → 1,391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henderson Middle School?
51.0% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Chamblee, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henderson Middle School?
Henderson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Chamblee?
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Chamblee, 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 Chamblee on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Henderson Middle School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.