Enrollment
876
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mcdonough, GA
Mcdonough Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcdonough Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130282001206
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdonough Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdonough Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonough Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Mcdonough, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282001206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcdonough Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcdonough Middle School
Mcdonough Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Mcdonough, Georgia, enrolling 876 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Georgia schools and 27% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.9% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 876 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 326 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #252, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 512 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 876 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 Middle 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 Middle School compares
Mcdonough Middle 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▼ 3% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 876 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
876
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.0%
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
325
in-school suspensions + 187 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.4 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 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.5%
White 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Mcdonough Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Mcdonough Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdonough Middle 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 middle 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 (~876 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcdonough Middle School
How many students attend Mcdonough Middle School?
Mcdonough Middle School has 876 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mcdonough, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonough Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonough Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdonough Middle School?
58.9% of students at Mcdonough Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdonough Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcdonough Middle School is African American at 82.8% of enrollment, in Mcdonough, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdonough Middle School?
Mcdonough Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcdonough Middle School rank among middle schools in Mcdonough?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonough Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Mcdonough on the city page.
Is Mcdonough Middle School a good school?
Mcdonough Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Middle 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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