Enrollment
1,578
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcdonough, GA
Eagle's Landing High School
Federal NCES profile for Eagle's Landing High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130282002130
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle's Landing High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle's Landing High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle's Landing High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Mcdonough, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282002130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle's Landing High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle's Landing High School
Eagle's Landing High School is a large high school in Mcdonough, Georgia, enrolling 1,578 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 98% of Georgia schools and 46% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,578 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 170 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #132, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 526 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 448 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,578 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside Eagle's Landing High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eagle's Landing High School compares
Eagle's Landing High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 46% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 30% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,578 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,578
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
288
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 4.2%
White 3.9%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Eagle's Landing High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Eagle's Landing High School.
$12,402
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.8%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eagle's Landing High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stockbridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle's Landing High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,578 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle's Landing High School
How many students attend Eagle's Landing High School?
Eagle's Landing High School has 1,578 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcdonough, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle's Landing High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle's Landing High School is 21:1, which is 46% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eagle's Landing High School?
42.6% of students at Eagle's Landing High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle's Landing High School?
The largest demographic group at Eagle's Landing High School is African American at 75.7% of enrollment, in Mcdonough, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle's Landing High School?
Eagle's Landing High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eagle's Landing High School rank among high schools in Mcdonough?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle's Landing High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Mcdonough, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mcdonough on the city page.
Is Eagle's Landing High School a good school?
Eagle's Landing High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Eagle's Landing High School, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.
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