- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcdonough, GA
Union Grove High
Federal NCES profile for Union Grove High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130282002391
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Grove High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Grove High has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Grove High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Mcdonough, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282002391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Union Grove High held near 1,643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.4 → 85.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 130282002391 · Mcdonough, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,622 enr · 20:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Union Grove High held near 1,643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.4 → 85.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Union Grove High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- This school
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
- Stockbridge Hi
Stockbridge High School
1,456 students
What this shows Union Grove High reports 1,622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Grove High compares
Union Grove High 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 69% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,622 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,622
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
355
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.2%
White 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Union Grove High is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
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 Union Grove High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stockbridge High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Grove High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 (~1,622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Grove High
How many students attend Union Grove High?
Union Grove High has 1,622 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcdonough, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,648 (2022-23) → 1,643 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Grove High?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Grove High is 20:1, which is 39% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Grove High?
19.1% of students at Union Grove High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Grove High?
The largest demographic group at Union Grove High is African American at 55.2% of enrollment, in Mcdonough, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Grove High?
Union Grove High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Union Grove High rank among high schools in Mcdonough?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Grove High ranks #1 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 Union Grove High, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Ola High School (1,586 students), and Eagle's Landing High School (1,578 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.