Henderson Middle School vs Locust Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
Locust Grove Middle
Locust Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,010 students
| Measure | Henderson Middle School Jackson, Georgia | Locust Grove Middle Locust Grove, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #395 of 482 | #298 of 482 |
| National rank | #13860 of 15,369 | #11694 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 761 | 1,010 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 1,010 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 30% |
| city | Jackson | Locust Grove |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust Grove Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 19.5).
- •Locust Grove Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Locust Grove Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Locust Grove Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 97.9%).
- •Henderson Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.4).
- •Locust Grove Middle is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 761.
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 Henderson Middle School better than Locust Grove Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Locust Grove Middle ranks higher (31.2 vs 19.5 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 Henderson Middle School and Locust Grove Middle?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Locust Grove in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henderson Middle School: 761. Locust Grove Middle: 1,010. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henderson Middle School and Locust Grove Middle rank in Georgia?
Henderson Middle School is 395th of 482 and Locust Grove Middle is 298th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).