For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,474 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mcdonough, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Eagle's Landing Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
295 Tunis Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-8189
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-8189
Gr: 6-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Mcdonough Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Postmaster Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(470) 615-3460
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(470) 615-3460
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
45 Lemon Street
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-3744
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-3744
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Mcdonough, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 East Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8856
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8856
Gr: 9-12
330 Tomlinson St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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?
6 public middle schools are located in Mcdonough.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonough?
Mcdonough public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (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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