- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mcdonough, GA
Ola Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ola Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130282003419
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ola Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ola Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ola Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Mcdonough, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282003419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Ola Middle School shrank from 1,163 students in 2022-23 to 1,083 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 61.7 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 130282003419 · Mcdonough, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,039 enr · 17:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Ola Middle School shrank from 1,163 students in 2022-23 to 1,083 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 61.7 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ola 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
Ola Middle School
1,039 students
What this shows Ola Middle School reports 1,039 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ola Middle School compares
Ola Middle 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 57% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,039
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
240
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.6%
White 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Ola Middle School is more 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 Ola Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ola 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 (~1,039 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ola Middle School
How many students attend Ola Middle School?
Ola Middle School has 1,039 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mcdonough, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,163 (2022-23) → 1,083 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ola Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ola Middle School is 17:1, which is 18% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ola Middle School?
26.3% of students at Ola Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ola Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ola Middle School is African American at 40.6% of enrollment, in Mcdonough, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ola Middle School?
Ola Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Mcdonough?
By Resource Investment Index, Ola Middle School ranks #3 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 Ola 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.