Serving 1,288 students in grades 9-12, Mcdonough High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcdonough High School's student population of 1,288 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcdonough High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdonough High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1725 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
81%
36%
White
3%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdonough High School's ranking?
Mcdonough High School is ranked #1725 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mcdonough High School often compared to?
Mcdonough High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle's Landing High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcdonough High School?
The graduation rate of Mcdonough High School is 84%, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mcdonough High School?
1,288 students attend Mcdonough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mcdonough High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdonough High School?
Mcdonough High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcdonough High School offer ?
Mcdonough High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mcdonough High School part of?
Mcdonough High School is part of Henry County School District.
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