Union Grove High School

120 E Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,592 students in grades 9-12, Union Grove High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in GA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Union Grove High School's student population of 1,592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,592 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Union Grove High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Grove High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#306 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
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61%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union Grove High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union Grove High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Union Grove High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
18%
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Black
47%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Union Grove High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
33%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Union Grove High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Union Grove High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Union Grove High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union Grove High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Grove High School's ranking?
Union Grove High School is ranked #306 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Union Grove High School often compared to?
Union Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ola High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Union Grove High School is 93%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Union Grove High School?
1,592 students attend Union Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Union Grove High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Grove High School?
Union Grove High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union Grove High School offer ?
Union Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Union Grove High School part of?
Union Grove High School is part of Henry County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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