Henry County

The Henry County school district in Georgia encompasses 50 schools, including 28 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 11 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, highlighting the need to address systemic inequities and support the needs of all students.

Some of the standout schools in the district include Ola High School and Union Grove High School, which consistently rank among the top 100 high schools in Georgia. These schools have strong test scores, high graduation rates, and relatively low free/reduced lunch rates compared to other schools in the district. Additionally, Union Grove Middle School and East Lake Elementary School are also high performers, ranking among the top 150 middle schools and top 250 elementary schools in the state, respectively.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the district. While the overall 4-year graduation rate for high schools is above the state average, some schools, such as Eagle's Landing High School and EXCEL Academy, struggle with very low proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments. This suggests the need to identify and address the underlying factors contributing to these performance gaps, which may include socioeconomic challenges and resource inequities, in order to ensure all students in Henry County have access to a high-quality education.