Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Henagar Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henagar Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Henagar Junior High School's student population of 224 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henagar Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henagar Junior High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
75%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henagar Junior High School's ranking?
Henagar Junior High School is ranked #559 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Henagar Junior High School often compared to?
Henagar Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fyffe High School, Ider School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Henagar Junior High School?
224 students attend Henagar Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Henagar Junior High School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henagar Junior High School?
Henagar Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Henagar Junior High School offer ?
Henagar Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Henagar Junior High School part of?
Henagar Junior High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Reviews
5 2/14/2015
I`m in 6th grade and I have been going to this school since Kindergarten. I love this school and would not trade it for anything.
5 5/1/2012
i use to go there my teacher was mrs.greenwood she was the best teacher that year was my 1st and last year there and the best year there it was my kindergarten year i now live in opelika al and i go to opelika schooli am in the fifth grade and i am eleven years old and my name is nalisha brigs aka beth
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