Serving 804 students in grades 6-8, Joseph T. Henley Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 804 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 82% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Joseph T. Henley Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph T. Henley Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Joseph T. Henley Middle School?
804 students attend Joseph T. Henley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Joseph T. Henley Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph T. Henley Middle School?
Joseph T. Henley Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joseph T. Henley Middle School offer ?
Joseph T. Henley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph T. Henley Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 804 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 82% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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