Henderson Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chamblee, Georgia 30341 · DeKalb County
#175 of 482 middle schools in Georgia
#8096 of 15,369 nationally
About Henderson Middle School
Henderson Middle School is a public middle located in Chamblee, in the DeKalb County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,367 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 175th of 482 ranked middle schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,367.
There are 5 schools in Chamblee; Henderson Middle School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Henderson Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Henderson Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Henderson Mill Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students · 1.3 km away
Evansdale Elementary School
Doraville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students · 1.3 km away
Midvale Elementary School
Tucker · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 2.0 km away
Hawthorne Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students · 2.1 km away
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School
Atlanta · Charter high · Grades 6–12
165 students · 2.6 km away
Tapestry Public Charter School
Doraville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
300 students · 3.0 km away
Livsey Elementary School
Tucker · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 3.1 km away
Pleasantdale Elementary School
Doraville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
794 students · 3.1 km away
Sequoyah Middle School
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,713 students · 3.2 km away
Briarlake Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Campbell Middle School
Smyrna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,368 students
Lanier Middle School
Sugar Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,369 students
Eddie White Middle School
Hampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,364 students
Hendricks Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,376 students
East Cobb Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,352 students
Marietta Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,352 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson Middle School a good school?
Henderson Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 47.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #175 of 482 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Henderson Middle School rank in Georgia?
Henderson Middle School ranks #175 of 482 middle schools in Georgia and #8096 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Henderson Middle School?
Henderson Middle School had 1,367 students in 2025.
Is Henderson Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Henderson Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Henderson Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Henderson Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.