Hawthorne Elementary School vs Henderson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
Henderson Middle School
Chamblee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,367 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia | Henderson Middle School Chamblee, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #630 of 1,308 | #175 of 482 |
| National rank | #31135 of 50,301 | #8096 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 378 | 1,367 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 1,367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Atlanta | Chamblee |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henderson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 41.2).
- •Henderson Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Henderson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Henderson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 83.1%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.4).
- •Henderson Middle School is the larger school with 1,367 students compared with 378.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hawthorne Elementary School better than Henderson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Henderson Middle School ranks higher (47.9 vs 41.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hawthorne Elementary School and Henderson Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Chamblee in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary School: 378. Henderson Middle School: 1,367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary School and Henderson Middle School rank in Georgia?
Hawthorne Elementary School is 630th of 1,308 and Henderson Middle School is 175th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).