Henagar Junior High School

About Henagar Junior High School

Henagar Junior High School is a public school located in Henagar, Alabama. It is part of the DeKalb County School System and serves students in grades 6-8. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education in a safe, secure environment. The faculty and staff are committed to helping students reach their full potential and prepare them for success in high school and beyond.
Henagar Junior High School offers a variety of courses, activities, and clubs to meet the needs of its diverse student population. Students can choose from a wide range of electives, including art, music, physical education, and technology. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities such as band, choir, drama, and sports.
Henagar Junior High School is committed to helping students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the 21st century. The school provides a variety of resources to help students succeed, including a library, computer lab, and counseling services. Henagar Junior High School is dedicated to helping students reach their goals and become successful, productive members of their community.

Address:	85 Woodview Rd Henagar, AL 35978
Phone:	(256) 657-4483
Site:	www.dekalbk12.org
Grades:	PreK – 8
Enrollment:	217 students

Overview Henagar Junior High School

Henagar Junior High School serves 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Henagar Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Henagar Junior High School

Henagar Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Henagar Junior High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.