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Delk-Henson Intermediate School

425 South Horton PKWY, Chapel Hill, TN 37034Marshall County
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0406Non-Charter
441
Students
Total enrolled
$10,957
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
24% vs nat'l
18.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
17% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
15% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 441 students in grades 04–06 in Chapel Hill, Tennessee.
24% below average funding
District spends $10,957 per pupil, 24% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Delk-Henson Intermediate School is a mid-sized middle in Chapel Hill, Tennessee, serving grades 04–06 with 441 students. The district invests $10,957 per student — 24% below the national average of $14,347, with a 18.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at Delk-Henson Intermediate School

441
Total Students
18.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0406) are served by this school
Gender Distribution251 male · 190 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Student Composition
88%
White88%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470267002440

Academic Outcomes at Delk-Henson Intermediate School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 43th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 37034

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,957Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,957
State avg
$16,278
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,821
Student Support$2,082
Administration$1,315
Operations$1,643
Other$1,096
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,957 spent per student, an estimated $4,854 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
28%
State government
52.0%
Local (property tax)
28.1%
Federal programs
20.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,957/student, 24% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 06
Location
CountyMarshall County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (931)536-0491
NCES ID: 470267002440
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Chapel Hill seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
425 South Horton PKWY, Chapel Hill, TN 37034
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.