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Bright Futures Begin in HCS!

At Henry County Schools, we build bright futures through out vision to ensure a high-quality, world-class education for every student and our mission to empower them with exceptional opportunities and access that lead to success in a global society.

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STEM for All

HCS is cultivating a dynamic learning environment that includes offering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational opportunities across all grades.

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Welcome to Henry County Schools!

If you are new to our district, you can register your student online or visit us in person at the HCS Welcome Center, located at 166 Holly Smith Dr. in CMcDonough, to learn more about enrollment and other family and student services prior to starting school

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Focus: ON - Promoting Distraction-Free Learning Environments

Beginning for the 2025-2026 school year, HCS students in grades K-12 are not permitted to display or use a cell phone, smartwatch, or other electronic communication device on school property during the school day.

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Stories & Highlights

Henry Excellence

 

Henry County Schools is “In Pursuit of Exceptional,” taking action to advance opportunities, access, and outcomes in pursuit of ambitious goals for out students, staff, and community.

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Henry County Schools is the 8th largest school district in Georgia with nearly 42, 000 students across 53 schools.

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Our student-centered budgeting results in a record investment of $14,486 per student with 97% of General Fund expenses directly related to student learning in supportive, safe, and secure learning environments.

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Our four-year graduation rate of 89.8% in HCS surpasses the state's record-high of 87.2% for the Class of 2025.

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Our starting teacher salary of $53,910 represents a $15,000 increase since 2018 and surpasses the state-allotted minimum starting base salary by more than $10,000.

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Our bus drivers earn a starting salary of $22.22/hour and receive a comprehensive benefits package, including paid training, health, dental, and vision insurance, and retirement.

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The Henry County Board of Education is the 2023 Georgia School Boards Association Large District Governance Team of the Year.

View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!

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