Enrollment
1,359
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcdonough, GA
Mcdonough High School
Federal NCES profile for Mcdonough High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130282001208
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdonough High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdonough High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonough High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Mcdonough, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282001208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcdonough High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcdonough High School
Mcdonough High School is a higher-need, large high school in Mcdonough, Georgia, enrolling 1,359 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 98% of Georgia schools and 45% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,359 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 183 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #162, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 390 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,359 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside Mcdonough 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 Mcdonough High School compares
Mcdonough 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 45% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,359 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,359
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 45% 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
42.1%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
263
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.5%
White 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Mcdonough High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Mcdonough 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 Mcdonough High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower 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 |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdonough 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
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~1,359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcdonough High School
How many students attend Mcdonough High School?
Mcdonough High School has 1,359 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcdonough, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonough High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonough High School is 20.9:1, which is 45% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdonough High School?
54.1% of students at Mcdonough High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdonough High School?
The largest demographic group at Mcdonough High School is African American at 82.4% of enrollment, in Mcdonough, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdonough High School?
Mcdonough High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Mcdonough High School rank among high schools in Mcdonough?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonough High School ranks #4 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 Mcdonough High School a good school?
Mcdonough High School earns 36/100 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 Mcdonough 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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