Photo: Shannon from New York · CC BY-SA 2.0Henagar’s public schools outscore 59% of Alabama districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Henagar, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On the state math tests, 22% of Henagar’s students scored proficient, below the Alabama average (27%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Alabama, not nationally.
From Alabama state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Henagar’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 40% of tested students were proficient in reading and 22% in math, against 47% and 27% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,288 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then eight high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Henagar’s grade
B: better than 59% of Alabama school districts. Graduation is above the Alabama average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Henagar, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Henagar
Henagar Junior High School
Grades PK–8 · 261 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Henagar
Henagar Junior High School
Grades PK–8 · 261 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Henagar
Henagar Junior High School
Grades PK–8 · 261 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Henagar
Henagar Junior High School
Grades PK–8 · 261 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Henagar
Henagar Junior High School
Grades PK–8 · 261 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Henagar
Henagar Junior High School
Grades PK–8 · 261 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Henagar
Henagar Junior High School
Grades PK–8 · 261 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Henagar
Henagar Junior High School
Grades PK–8 · 261 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Henagar
Henagar Junior High School
Grades PK–8 · 261 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Henagar’s public schools are run by DeKalb County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Henagar vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Henagar’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Henagar | B | DeKalb County |
Every school in Henagar
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Alabama’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Henagar’s schools
Are Henagar’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Alabama: the public schools Henagar children attend outscore 59% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 56%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Henagar in?
DeKalb County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,769 students in 12 schools (2024–25).
Where do Henagar kids go to high school?
One of 8 high schools, depending on your address: Geraldine School, Plainview School, Fyffe High School, Sylvania School, Collinsville High School, Crossville High School, Ider School and Valley Head High School.
What is Henagar’s graduation rate?
97% of the class of 2023 in DeKalb County School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.
How much does Henagar spend per student?
$13,288 in DeKalb County School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Henagar families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Henagar → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Alabama. Stars are from neighbors.