Serving 349 students in grades 6-8, Henderson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
66%
25%
White
15%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Henderson Middle School?
349 students attend Henderson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Henderson Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henderson Middle School?
Henderson Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Henderson Middle School offer ?
Henderson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Henderson Middle School part of?
Henderson Middle School is part of Vance County Schools School District.
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