Charles Henderson Middle

Troy City
800 Elm St
Troy, AL 36081
266 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Charles Henderson Middle School, located in Troy, Alabama, serves as a key component of the Troy City School District. Situated on Elm Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth for students during their middle school years. As part of a smaller school system, it emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on preparing students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school operates under the mission of the Troy City Schools, which prioritizes student achievement, character development, and community engagement. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, Charles Henderson Middle School offers a range of academic programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For parents, students, and community members looking for specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or educational initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through its official website, which serves as a primary hub for communication and administrative updates.
266
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    164 (61.7 %)
  • White
    73 (27.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (4.1 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    7 (2.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Troy City
Phone: (334)566-5770
Website: http://www.troyschools.net
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 183
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 131
Grade 8 135
Gender Ratio