- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Mcdonough Middle School held near 956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130282001206 · Mcdonough, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
876 enr · 18.3:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Mcdonough Middle School held near 956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mcdonough Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school
Mcdonough Middle School
876 students
What this shows Mcdonough Middle School reports 876 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdonough Middle School compares
Mcdonough Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,622
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~876 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 954 (2022-23) → 956 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.