Enrollment
1,622
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130282002391
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Grove High compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Grove High
Union Grove High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Mcdonough, Georgia, enrolling 1,622 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20:1 is larger than about 97% of Georgia schools and 39% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.1% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,622 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 166 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #77.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and White (22%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 446 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,622 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Ola High School (1,586 students) alongside Union Grove High.
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 Union Grove High compares
Union Grove High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,402
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Union Grove High.
$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 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
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
- 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 (~1,622 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 55/100 (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 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.
Is Union Grove High a good school?
Union Grove High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 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.
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