Enrollment
1,033
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Grove Middle compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Grove Middle
Union Grove Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Mcdonough, Georgia, enrolling 1,033 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Georgia schools and 33% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,033 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 308 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #52.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and White (20%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 223 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,033 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside Union Grove Middle.
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 Middle compares
Union Grove Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,402
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Union Grove Middle.
$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 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
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~1,033 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Union Grove Middle a good school?
Union Grove Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 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.
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