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Best Schools in McDonough, GA
McDonough, GA has 47 public schools (12 high, 10 middle, 21 elementary) serving 40,979 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in McDonough don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McDonough, GA
The top high schools in McDonough, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Grove High
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Henry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1648 Students
2. Ola High School
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Henry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1764 Students
3. Dutchtown High
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Henry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1861 Students
4. Woodland High School
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Henry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1334 Students
5. Hampton High School
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Henry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
6. Heritage High School
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Rockdale County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1877 Students
7. Locust Grove High
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Henry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1637 Students
8. Eagle's Landing High School
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Henry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1642 Students
9. Luella High School
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Henry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1373 Students
10. Mcdonough High School
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Henry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1288 Students
Best Middle Schools in McDonough, GA
The top middle schools in McDonough, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Grove Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1069 Students
2. Ola Middle School
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Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1163 Students
3. General Ray Davis Middle School
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Rockdale County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students
4. Woodland Middle School
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Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
5. Dutchtown Middle School
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Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1092 Students
6. Hampton Middle School
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Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 850 Students
7. Eagle's Landing Middle School
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Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1092 Students
8. Mcdonough Middle School
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Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 954 Students
9. Luella Middle School
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Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 870 Students
10. Locust Grove Middle
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Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1103 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McDonough, GA
The top elementary schools in McDonough, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Lake Elementary
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Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 710 Students
2. Timber Ridge Elementary School
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Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
3. New Hope Elementary
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Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 632 Students
4. Ola Elementary School
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Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 913 Students
5. Rock Spring Elementary
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Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students
6. Dutchtown Elementary School
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Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 932 Students
7. Lorraine Elementary School
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Rockdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 598 Students
8. Flippen Elementary School
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Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
9. Mount Carmel Elementary School
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Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 602 Students
10. Pleasant Grove Elementary School
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Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McDonough, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McDonough, GA has a total population of 101,211 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McDonough, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood McDonough, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McDonough, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McDonough, GA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit McDonough, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McDonough, GA
How many schools are in McDonough, GA?
McDonough, GA has 47 public schools: 12 high schools, 10 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 40,979 students in total.
How do schools in McDonough perform on state tests?
On average, 47 schools in McDonough score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in McDonough don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McDonough?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Mcdonough
19 of 19 schools in Mcdonough carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 5C: 1D: 9F: 1
All 19 public schools we grade in Mcdonough. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (4)
Middle and junior high schools (4)
Elementary and primary schools (10)
- East Lake Elementary
- Flippen Elementary School
- Hickory Flat Elementary School
- Oakland Elementary School
- Ola Elementary School
- Rock Spring Elementary
- Timber Ridge Elementary School
- Tussahaw Elementary
- Walnut Creek Elementary
- Wesley Lakes Elementary School
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (7)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.