Ola High School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(770) 288-3222
Ola High School serves 1,611 students in grades 9-12.
Ola High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Ola High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ola High School's student population of 1,611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,611 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 94 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ola High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ola High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #625 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 23% | 37% |
| White | 68% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 94% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Henry County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ola High School is Union Grove High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ola Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mcdonough Ola Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,229 student10
0.0 miles
353 N Ola Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-2108 0 6-8 1,229 - Mcdonough Ola Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 44%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 961 students10
0.1 miles
278 N Ola Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-5777 0.1 PK-5 961 - Mcdonough Union Grove High School Math: 52% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,536 student10
1.4 miles
120 E Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8502 1.4 9-12 1,536 - Locust Grove New Hope Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 38%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 705 students10
3.4 miles
1655 New Hope Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-7362 3.4 PK-5 705 - Mcdonough Rock Spring Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 777 students10
3.8 miles
1550 Stroud Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-6851 3.8 PK-5 777
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