Summary:
The 30341 zip code in Chamblee, Georgia is home to two middle schools serving grades 6-8 within the DeKalb County school district, with a combined enrollment of roughly 2,385 students.
Chamblee Middle School is the clear standout, earning a 5-star rating and ranking 40th out of 578 Georgia middle schools (93rd percentile). It has climbed 26 spots in state rankings over three years, showing consistent improvement across 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math, as well as science. Its proficiency rates are exceptional—73.4% in 7th grade math and 76.6% in 8th grade math, compared to state averages of 42.0% and 46.3%, respectively. Chamblee also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.3%, less than half the state average. In contrast, Henderson Middle School holds a 2-star rating, ranking 339th (41st percentile), with proficiency rates 30-45 points lower in 7th and 8th grade math, science, and social studies. Henderson's chronic absenteeism rate is 25.1%, nearly triple Chamblee's.
The socioeconomic divide is stark: 73.5% of Henderson students qualify for free/reduced lunch versus 30.7% at Chamblee. Despite Henderson spending $1,663 more per student and having a lower student-teacher ratio (14.3:1 vs. 17.1:1), its outcomes lag significantly. Both schools share a notable strength in Algebra I, with proficiency rates of 98.0% (Henderson) and 97.5% (Chamblee), far exceeding the district's 38.0%. Henderson shows a concerning pattern of declining performance from 6th to 8th grade, while Chamblee improves. English Language Arts scores for 2025-2026 are not yet available; the most recent data shows Chamblee outperforming Henderson by roughly 25-37 points per grade level. For families, Chamblee offers top-tier academics and low absenteeism, while Henderson provides smaller classes and higher spending but faces greater challenges tied to poverty and attendance.
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