Henderson Middle School

Butts County
494 George Tate Dr
Jackson, GA 30233
767 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Henderson Middle School, located at 494 George Tate Drive in Jackson, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Butts County School System. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement, character development, and social growth for its middle-grade students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty and staff aim to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, preparing students for the rigors of secondary education while helping them navigate the challenges of adolescence.

The school emphasizes a community-centered approach to learning, leveraging its location in Jackson to create strong connections between students, families, and local stakeholders. Through its official website, http://hms.butts.k12.ga.us, Henderson Middle School provides parents and guardians with essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and updates on school policies. Overall, the institution is committed to maintaining a supportive atmosphere that empowers students to reach their full potential and succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
767
Total Students
49.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    438 (57.1 %)
  • Black
    229 (29.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    50 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    45 (5.9 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.7 %)
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: Butts County
Phone: (770)504-2310
Website: http://hms.butts.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 767
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 745
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 6 226
Grade 7 272
Grade 8 269
Gender Ratio
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