For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 18,221 students in Mcdonough, GA (there are 12 private schools, serving 3,239 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Mcdonough, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Mcdonough, GA are Union Grove High School, East Lake Elementary School and Ola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonough, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Mcdonough have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mcdonough, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Grove High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 E Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8502
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8502
Grades: 9-12
| 1,643 students
Rank: #22.
East Lake Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
199 E Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8947
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8947
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
Ola High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
357 N Ola Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-3222
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-3222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,652 students
Rank: #44.
Union Grove Middle 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
| 1,039 students
Rank: #55.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2825 Highway 20 E
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-3237
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-3237
Grades: PK-5
| 763 students
Rank: #66.
Ola Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
278 N Ola Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-5777
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-5777
Grades: PK-5
| 889 students
Rank: #77.
Ola Middle 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
| 1,083 students
Rank: #88.
Rock Spring Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1550 Stroud Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-6851
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-6851
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #99.
Hickory Flat Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 Brannan Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 898-0107
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 898-0107
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #1010.
Eagle's Landing Middle 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
| 1,064 students
Rank: #1111.
Flippen Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Peach Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-3522
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-3522
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #1212.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Mcdonough Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 288-8561
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 288-8561
Grades: PK-5
| 753 students
Rank: #1313.
Eagle's Landing High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Tunis Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-9515
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-9515
Grades: 9-12
| 1,657 students
Rank: #1414.
Wesley Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
685 Mcdonough Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-1889
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-1889
Grades: PK-5
| 787 students
Rank: #1515.
Mcdonough High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Postmaster Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(470) 615-3450
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(470) 615-3450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,411 students
Rank: #1616.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
551 Highway 81 W
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-1901
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-1901
Grades: PK-5
| 924 students
Rank: #1717.
Tussahaw Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Coan Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-0164
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-0164
Grades: PK-5
| 833 students
Rank: #1818.
Mcdonough Middle 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
| 956 students
Rank: #1919.
Excel Academy
(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
| 223 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 schools in Mcdonough, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Mcdonough, GA include Union Grove High School, East Lake Elementary School and Ola High School.
How many public schools are located in Mcdonough?
19 public schools are located in Mcdonough.
What percentage of students in Mcdonough go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Mcdonough are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonough?
Mcdonough public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mcdonough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mcdonough include: Ola High School vs. Union Grove High School, Union Grove High School vs. Ola High School, Union Grove Middle School vs. Ola Middle School
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