Enrollment
1,586
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcdonough, GA
Ola High School
Federal NCES profile for Ola High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130282003414
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ola High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ola High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ola High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Mcdonough, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282003414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ola High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ola High School
Ola High School is a large high school in Mcdonough, Georgia, enrolling 1,586 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Georgia schools and 24% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.1% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,586 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 173 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #85.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 347 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,586 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside Ola 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 Ola High School compares
Ola 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,586 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,586
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.4%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
265
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 45.1%
African American 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Ola High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Ola 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 Ola High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stockbridge High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ola 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
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 (~1,586 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ola High School
How many students attend Ola High School?
Ola High School has 1,586 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcdonough, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ola High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ola High School is 17.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ola High School?
21.1% of students at Ola High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ola High School?
The largest demographic group at Ola High School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Mcdonough, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ola High School?
Ola High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Ola High School rank among high schools in Mcdonough?
By Resource Investment Index, Ola High School ranks #2 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 Ola High School a good school?
Ola High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Ola High School, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Eagle's Landing High School (1,578 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.
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