Serving 876 students in grades 6-8, Mcdonough Middle 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 12% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 876 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Henry County Middle School serves the southeast part of McDonough, GA, covering an area of approximately 17.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, typically around 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, with the furthest distance being about 3.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcdonough Middle School's student population of 876 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
876 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mcdonough Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdonough Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1882 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdonough Middle School's ranking?
Mcdonough Middle School is ranked #1882 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mcdonough Middle School often compared to?
Mcdonough Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ola Middle School, Union Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mcdonough Middle School?
876 students attend Mcdonough Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mcdonough Middle School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdonough Middle School?
Mcdonough Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcdonough Middle School offer ?
Mcdonough Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcdonough Middle School part of?
Mcdonough Middle School is part of Henry County School District.
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