Summary:
The 10 schools in the 30253 zip code area of Henry County, Georgia serve students from elementary through high school, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While the Henry County school district is ranked 152 out of 203 districts in the state, the performance of these schools varies significantly.
Flippen Elementary School stands out as the top performer, with 42.7% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 36.4% in Math, well above the county and state averages. In contrast, the EXCEL Academy alternative high school has extremely low proficiency rates, with only 3.8% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, 0% in Algebra I, and 3.2% in Biology. The school also has a very low 4-year graduation rate of 28.5%.
The data reveals wide disparities in academic performance, graduation rates, and per-student spending across the schools in this area. While McDonough High School has an 83.6% 4-year graduation rate, EXCEL Academy struggles with only a 28.5% graduation rate. Similarly, 5th grade math proficiency ranges from 10.7% at Walnut Creek Elementary to 34.9% at Flippen Elementary. These disparities highlight the need for the Henry County district to address inequities and ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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