Henderson Middle School

If you are reading this then this means you are hesitant to send your child to this school. I have grew up in the Dekalb County school system. My mother also taught for over a decade in Dekalb. It used to be a "decent" district. Over the years it's become one of the worst in the Nation. Not in the State, but in the Nation. That should be enough to make a decision as to whether or not you should send your child to this school or any Dekalb school. We are pulling our child out this year.

My son is on the 8th grade STEM Team and is thoroughly enjoying working with his teachers and classmates on their year-long project. They've had field trips, STEM Fridays, and other project based projects. He is excited about going to school.

As a public school, it is a solid school that will give children a good foundation. It's facilities aren't the best, but it does have access to things that are needed for a good education. It has many class options and a variety of activities for students. Most of the students I know who have attended Henderson would say they had a positive experience. As for people who have talked of a bullying or not preparing compared to private schools, these issues happen at all schools. Bullying is a problem top to bottom, from public to private. As for lack of preparedness, almost all public schools are going to have larger class sizes and in turn less teacher-student interaction compared to private schools (which also will cost an additional 15-25k per year).

Sneak Peek was wonderful - despite the construction delays. I was a bit apprehensive about sending my 6th grader to such a large school but I must say that the administrators and teachers seem to have things under control. My child has finally made the adjustment to middle and is happy. Looking forward to Team Night tonight.