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McDonough Middle School

175 Postmaster Dr, McDonough, GA 30253Henry County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
954
Students
Total enrolled
$13,123
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
19.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 28% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 954 students in grades 06–08 in McDonough, Georgia.
9% below average funding
District spends $13,123 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

McDonough Middle School is a large middle in McDonough, Georgia, serving grades 06–08 with 954 students. The district invests $13,123 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at McDonough Middle School

954
Total Students
19.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
49
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution470 male · 484 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 633 students
Student Composition
10%
81%
Asian1%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black81%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130282001206

Academic Outcomes at McDonough Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 29th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30253

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,123Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,123
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,774
Student Support$2,493
Administration$1,575
Operations$1,968
Other$1,312
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,123 spent per student, an estimated $5,813 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
48%
State government
40.8%
Local (property tax)
47.9%
Federal programs
11.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Dutchtown Elementary SchoolOakland Elementary SchoolOla Elementary SchoolWesley Lakes Elementary School
+8 more
↓
Middle
Ola Middle SchoolLocust Grove MiddleEagle's Landing Middle SchoolDutchtown Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Dutchtown HighOla High SchoolUnion Grove HighEagle's Landing High School
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyHenry County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHenry County →
Phone: (470)615-3460
NCES ID: 130282001206
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in McDonough seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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High
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
175 Postmaster Dr, McDonough, GA 30253
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.