Henry County

The Henry County school district in Georgia consists of 50 schools, including 28 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 11 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools, with significant disparities in student outcomes across the district.

Some of the standout schools in Henry County include Ola High School and Union Grove High School, which consistently rank among the top 25% of high schools in the state and have high graduation rates and strong academic performance. At the middle school level, Union Grove Middle School is a standout, with students significantly outperforming county and state averages on assessments. Among elementary schools, East Lake Elementary and Timber Ridge Elementary stand out for their strong academic performance.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district, both at the high school and elementary/middle school levels. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address inequities. Additionally, the district's alternative high school, EXCEL Academy, has extremely low proficiency rates and a graduation rate of just 28.5%, highlighting the challenges faced by underperforming schools and the need for specialized support for at-risk students in the Henry County district.