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HCS Wants Your Feedback on Proposed E-SPLOST Projects
The Henry County Board of Education would like your feedback as it prepares to put a new E-SPLOST referendum before Henry County voters in spring of 2026.
Kindergarten Kickoff in Henry County Schools
Kindergarten registration opens March 25 for families of Henry County children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025.
Superintendent's Entry Plan Report
Learn more about the findings and next steps from Superintendent Dr. John Pace III's plan to "initiate Opportunities, integrate Access, and illustrate Outcomes" over his first 90 days in Henry County Schools.
Want a Career that Takes You Places?
Join us for Henry County Schools' annual Bus Driver Job Fair on April 17, 3-6 p.m., at the Henry County Learning and Support Center, 166 Holly Smith Dr., McDonough, GA 30253.
In Pursuit of Exceptional
At Henry County Schools, we seek to ensure a high-quality, world-class education for every student that empowers them with exceptional opportunities and access that lead to success in a global society.
Stories & Highlights
![Fall 2024 Henry Partners session with attendees seated around tables watching presentation on large screen at front of room while Dr. Lumpkin stands at podicum.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744911365/henryk12gaus/jertlbkzuxvehxao6ezv/HenryPartnersSeminar.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744911365/henryk12gaus/jertlbkzuxvehxao6ezv/HenryPartnersSeminar.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744911365/henryk12gaus/jertlbkzuxvehxao6ezv/HenryPartnersSeminar.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744911365/henryk12gaus/jertlbkzuxvehxao6ezv/HenryPartnersSeminar.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744911365/henryk12gaus/jertlbkzuxvehxao6ezv/HenryPartnersSeminar.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744911365/henryk12gaus/jertlbkzuxvehxao6ezv/HenryPartnersSeminar.png","width":1612}])
![Roberts, Lewis, Lloyd, Fonseca, Meza, and Dr. Dupree pose in middle of living room in new home.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745266381/henryk12gaus/qwjnxeycgho74g9y2dah/RobertsLewisLloydFonsecaMezaandDupree.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745266381/henryk12gaus/qwjnxeycgho74g9y2dah/RobertsLewisLloydFonsecaMezaandDupree.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745266381/henryk12gaus/qwjnxeycgho74g9y2dah/RobertsLewisLloydFonsecaMezaandDupree.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745266381/henryk12gaus/qwjnxeycgho74g9y2dah/RobertsLewisLloydFonsecaMezaandDupree.jpg","width":1156}])
![High school students seated at desks doing classwork.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744828787/henryk12gaus/d512enug2hj4827x00vp/HCSHighSchoolStudentsinClass.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744828787/henryk12gaus/d512enug2hj4827x00vp/HCSHighSchoolStudentsinClass.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744828787/henryk12gaus/d512enug2hj4827x00vp/HCSHighSchoolStudentsinClass.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744828787/henryk12gaus/d512enug2hj4827x00vp/HCSHighSchoolStudentsinClass.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744828787/henryk12gaus/d512enug2hj4827x00vp/HCSHighSchoolStudentsinClass.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744828787/henryk12gaus/d512enug2hj4827x00vp/HCSHighSchoolStudentsinClass.jpg","width":2200}])
![Competitors Carson Schmitt and Makenzie Middlebrooks with team members Jayla Brown, Conner Middlebrooks and Sebastian Cedeno. holding banners and trophies.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743452634/henryk12gaus/iyw5ogqp1fi8phl3m5ek/Team5203GGeorgiaVEXStateChampions.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743452634/henryk12gaus/iyw5ogqp1fi8phl3m5ek/Team5203GGeorgiaVEXStateChampions.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743452634/henryk12gaus/iyw5ogqp1fi8phl3m5ek/Team5203GGeorgiaVEXStateChampions.png","width":663}])
Henry Excellence
Henry County Schools is "In Pursuit of Exceptional," taking action to advance opportunities, access, and outcomes in pursuit of ambitious goals for our students, staff, and community.
Henry County Schools is the 8th largest school district in Georgia with nearly 44,000 students across 53 schools.
Our student-centered budgeting focus resulted in record investment of $12,937 per student for the 2023-24 school year.
Our four-year graduation rate of 86.8% in HCS surpasses the state’s record-high of 85.4% for the Class of 2024.
Our starting teacher salary is $50,910, representing a $12,000 increase since 2018.
Our bus drivers earn a starting salary of $20.79/hour and totaled more than 1.8 million miles last year in service of our schools.
The Henry County Board of Education is the 2023 Georgia School Board Association Large District Governance Team of the Year.
Henry Community
