- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130282003414
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-112 students YoY
Ola High School shrank from 1,764 students in 2022-23 to 1,652 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 89.3 → 91.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-112 students YoY 130282003414 · Mcdonough, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,586 enr · 17.8:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Ola High School shrank from 1,764 students in 2022-23 to 1,652 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 89.3 → 91.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ola High 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
- This school
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
- Stockbridge Hi
Stockbridge High School
1,456 students
What this shows Ola High School reports 1,586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ola High School compares
Ola High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,373
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
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.
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
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,622
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,586 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,764 (2022-23) → 1,652 (2023-24), down 112.
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.