For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,432 students in Mcdonough, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mcdonough, GA are Union Grove Middle School, Ola Middle School and Eagle's Landing Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonough, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Mcdonough have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mcdonough, GA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 E Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8978
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8978
Grades: 6-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #22.
Ola Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
353 N Ola Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-2108
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-2108
Grades: 6-8
| 1,163 students
Rank: #33.
Eagle's Landing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
295 Tunis Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-8189
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-8189
Grades: 6-8
| 1,092 students
Rank: #44.
Mcdonough Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Postmaster Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(470) 615-3460
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(470) 615-3460
Grades: 6-8
| 954 students
Rank: #55.
Excel Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Tomlinson St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
Mcdonough, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
120 East Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8856
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8856
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
330 Tomlinson St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mcdonough, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mcdonough, GA include Union Grove Middle School, Ola Middle School and Eagle's Landing Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mcdonough?
5 public middle schools are located in Mcdonough.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonough?
Mcdonough public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Mcdonough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mcdonough include: Union Grove Middle School vs. Ola Middle School, Ola Middle School vs. Union Grove Middle School, Mcdonough Middle School vs. Ola Middle School
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