- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mcdonough, GA
Union Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Union Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130282002394
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Grove Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Grove Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Grove Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Mcdonough, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282002394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Union Grove Middle held near 1,039 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 130282002394 · Mcdonough, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,033 enr · 19.1:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Union Grove Middle held near 1,039 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Union Grove Middle 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
Union Grove Middle
1,033 students
What this shows Union Grove Middle reports 1,033 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Grove Middle compares
Union Grove Middle 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,033
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 95% in Georgia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.5%
White 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Union Grove Middle 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 Union Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Grove Middle'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 (~1,033 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Grove Middle
How many students attend Union Grove Middle?
Union Grove Middle has 1,033 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mcdonough, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,069 (2022-23) → 1,039 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Grove Middle is 19.1:1, which is 33% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Grove Middle?
25.0% of students at Union Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Union Grove Middle is African American at 58.5% of enrollment, in Mcdonough, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Grove Middle?
Union Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in Mcdonough?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Grove Middle ranks #1 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 Union Grove Middle, 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.