Henderson Middle School

2830 Henderson Mill Rd
Chamblee, GA 30341

1,411 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Henderson Middle School, located in Chamblee, Georgia, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the DeKalb County School District. The school is situated in a diverse, suburban community and is known for providing a comprehensive academic program that prepares students for the transition to high school. The curriculum typically includes core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside a variety of elective courses designed to foster student interests and skill development.

Beyond the classroom, Henderson Middle School emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. The school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing community involvement and parental partnership, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique needs of its adolescent student body.

1,411

Total Students

90.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henderson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	679
Black	335
Asian	42
Two or More	54
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
679 (48.1 %)
Black
335 (23.7 %)
White
291 (20.6 %)
Two or More
54 (3.8 %)
Asian
42 (3.0 %)
American Indian
9 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)874-2902
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,005
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 6 429

Grade 7 502

Grade 8 480