Summary:
Zip code 30233 is home to one middle school, Henderson Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and enrolls 761 students in the Butts County school district.
Henderson Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced coursework, particularly in Algebra I where 98% of students scored proficient or above—more than double the district average and nearly 50 points above the state average. The school also excels in HS Physical Science, with 73% proficiency compared to the state's 60.9%. However, performance in standard grade-level subjects is more mixed. While 6th grade math (45.4%) and 8th grade math (50.7%) exceed state averages, 7th grade math (29.5%) and 8th grade social studies (27%) lag significantly behind state benchmarks. The school has shown steady improvement over three years, climbing from the 43rd to the 53rd percentile in statewide rankings, now earning a 3-star rating.
Notably, the school serves a student population where nearly 98% qualify for free or reduced lunch, making its academic achievements particularly noteworthy. Chronic absenteeism sits at 17.7%, matching the state average. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with per-student spending of $12,400. The dramatic gap between Algebra I performance (98%) and grade-level math proficiency suggests the school successfully accelerates a select group of students into advanced coursework. Year-over-year data shows strong gains in 6th grade math (up 12.4 points), while 7th grade math dipped slightly. The school's science results reveal a paradox: low proficiency in 8th grade general science (23.4%) but exceptional performance in advanced physical science (73%), indicating strengths in accelerated tracks while general curriculum areas may need attention. As the only middle school in the district, its scores directly reflect Butts County's overall middle school outcomes.
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