Henry County Middle School

Pulling my daughter after TWO horrid years here. No preemptive calls from teachers, no preventatives in place for students... and no questions from teachers as to why... Well the reason why? BECAUSE they could CARE LESS. It's a paycheck, and SIMPLY that. I have had to jump through hoops for answers, to get return phone calls, or even follow up regarding NUMEROUS incidents. There are always fights, threats from teachers, as if they too were 12-13, and just plain ridiculousness. THANK GOD we are able to use the 251 program and get her the heck out of dodge. DO NOT enroll if at all POSSIBLE!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I pulled out my son from this school after a horrible one school year. I wasted one year of his life. No dedication for learning, didn't see any effort to educate the kids, lack of discipline and care.
--Submitted by a parent

Terrible school! Old ,dirty, my son would find hair in his lunches, a severe lack of educational materials (kids have no books!!) disorganized mess. My son attended here for a total of 4 months and the cops were called to his bus every week for fights. My son now goes to Living Word Christian Academy. Best decision/ school ever! Great rates, small classes. In the 4 months my son was at Henry Middle his grades descended to almost failing!! 3 months at Living Word he is back to making all A's!!
--Submitted by a parent

All four of my children have had the pleasure of attending HCMS. I have never had any academic concerns with any of their teachers or behavior issues for that matter. HCMS has some of the best teachers educating our kids however; it takes input from us as parents to be more involved with their education and lives. We can't just make the teachers accountable when we as parents aren't taking responsibility for our children's actions. We have to stop being part of the problem by enabling our children to continue to do wrong and work more at being a tool to the solution and support our teachers! Over the years I have seen and experienced a change for the better as it relates to the administration and overall climate of the school. Friday, I will be celebrating a joyous occasion as another child graduates from HCHS with honors!!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has to go here right now - that is the ONLY reason she is going here. She herself said the teachers are just baby sitters. She doesn't feel like she is learning anything. Kids are always fighting, talking during class, causing problems so others can't be taught by the teachers. There is not a lot of communication between school and home. I will be so happy when the school yr is over and my child can go elsewhere!!
--Submitted by a parent

My kids absolutely love henry middle school they really dont want to leave it!!!
--Submitted by a parent

The school doesn't make the teachers, the teachers make a school. My kids have been unfortunate enough to get that 'one awful teacher' mentioned in another review. I find this to be the norm in talking with other parents so as long as you don't get her for your kids they will probably have a good overall experience in 6th grade which is such a critical time period in a kids development. I have nothing else negative to say however.
--Submitted by a parent

The staff and teachers are helpful to the needs of students and parents.
--Submitted by a parent

It was a good school when I went their. The teachers were great. I now go to Henry county High and it a great school too.
--Submitted by a student

Based on student behavior, I think this school is exceptional. My son started school here because he was misbehaving at another local middle school and he was failing two classes. Now, because of the atmosphere and his wonderful teachers he is making all As and Bs. The athletic director is exceptional!
--Submitted by a parent