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McDonough Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

489^th

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of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 15% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

McDonough Middle School serves approximately 876 students in grades 6-8 in McDonough, GA, as part of the Henry County School District, where about 79% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The most striking finding is the school's exceptional performance in advanced coursework. In Algebra I End of Course assessments, 68.7% of students scored proficient or above—nearly double the district average (35.1%) and well above the state average (48.1%). This represents a dramatic improvement from 26.8% proficiency just two years ago, and it now exceeds nearby schools like Stockbridge Middle School (61.1%) and Eagle's Landing Middle School (57.7%). Similarly, in 8th-grade Physical Science, 73.3% of students are proficient, surpassing both district (63.8%) and state (60.9%) averages. However, grade-level math proficiency remains a concern—only 16-22% of students in grades 6-8 score proficient, well below district and state averages. Science and social studies proficiency for 8th graders is also low (8.9% and 10.8%, respectively), though science has improved from a very low 2.4% in 2023-2024.

Chronic absenteeism has improved meaningfully, dropping from 32.1% in 2022-2023 to 24.1% currently, though it remains higher than nearby schools like Woodland Middle School (9.4%) and Union Grove Middle (6.8%). The school's overall ranking has improved from the 9th percentile to the 15th percentile statewide, and per-student spending has increased 38% over four years to $12,598. A nearby comparison with Impact Academy Middle School (just 0.71 miles away) shows that school achieving 48.4% proficiency in 6th-grade math versus 16.4% here, though Impact Academy has a smaller enrollment and a lower free/reduced lunch rate (51% vs. 79%). These trends suggest McDonough Middle is on an upward trajectory, particularly in advanced courses, though significant gaps remain in grade-level subjects.

876

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,598

Per pupil spending ?

78.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

175 Postmaster Dr
McDonough, GA 30253

(470) 615-3460

District: Henry County

Students who attend McDonough Middle School usually attend:

High:

McDonough High School

Feeder schools for McDonough Middle School:

Elementary:

Walnut Creek Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

82.8%

Hispanic:

8.8%

Two or more races:

5.5%

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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 12th percentile in 2016 → 15th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (19% vs 43% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (15th percentile)

!Social Studies scores 29 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school19%

District avg29%

Georgia avg43%

489^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 15%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From bottom 12% (2016) to bottom 15% (2026)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 12Middle Schools in the Henry County

141^st of 201Henry County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	16.8	489 of 578	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	18.9	476 of 585	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	13.1	529 of 578	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	19.4	471 of 569	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.8	496 of 558	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.4	375 of 542	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	16.1	487 of 559	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	13.1	494 of 543	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	15.6	474 of 539	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	14.0	480 of 545	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	17.4	444 of 537	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	44.9	347 of 521	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.1	313 of 527	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	50.1	294 of 508	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	49.6	295 of 504	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.4	303 of 494	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	49.9	267 of 466	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	48.2	270 of 462	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	60.3	189 of 445	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.3	135 of 420	67.9%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	26.9	361 of 480	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	27.3	367 of 494	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.3	410 of 489	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.0	322 of 485	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.3	384 of 482	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	16.6	465 of 550	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	19.1	467 of 567	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	14.3	505 of 558	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	22.8	439 of 553	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.4	488 of 544	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	18.3	337 of 374	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	45.3	199 of 400	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	15.1	355 of 381	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	21.4	332 of 380	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	15.0	344 of 367	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	16.0	472 of 550	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	17.4	486 of 569	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	11.2	533 of 561	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	17.2	473 of 559	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.1	499 of 553	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	9.0	130 of 136	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	8.2	168 of 172	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	8.9	160 of 163	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	5.5	142 of 145	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	20.5	370 of 425	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	22.7	373 of 442	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.0	351 of 437	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.6	337 of 429	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.5	318 of 431	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2023	21.8	352 of 429	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)25th percentile+9 vs school

White (2023)18th percentile~ school

Female (2026)15th percentile~ school

Male (2026)14th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)13th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)10th percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)4th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

HS Physical Science73%+12 vs state

Algebra I69%+21 vs state

Mathematics19%-24 vs state

Social Studies11%-29 vs state

Science9%-21 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, February 16, 2023

3 weeks my child been going got jumped school need to close down Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Horrible school. PRINCIPAL needs to be replaced. The bullying is Horrible, not to mention the majority of Unprofessional staff/teachers. If you are zoned to this school, I would suggest a school of choice. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, January 23, 2020

One word....HORRIBLE! One of the worst schools I've ever experienced in this lifetime. This school is out of control. The kids are not disciplined and they are not even forced to follow rules. It's sad. Everytime I had to visit this school, I witnessed with my own eyes out of control youth with very & I mean very little redirection. So much gang activity. Listen to me, do your kid a favor and run from this HORRIBLE SCHOOL! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McDonough Middle School	Public	6-8	175 Postmaster Dr	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 615-3460	876	48	18.2	78.8%	17 (1.9%)	725 (82.8%)	77 (8.8%)	6 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.5%)	16.8	489^th of 578 public middle schools	15.4%		18.9	476^th of 585 public middle schools	18.6%	13	68.7	16.4	21.9	18.2	8.9	10.8	73.3	$12,598	$941	$11,658
Impact Academy Middle School	Public	6-8	45 Lemon Street	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(770) 954-3744	339	22	15.3	51.0%	55 (16.2%)	222 (65.5%)	36 (10.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.8%)	47.5	275^th of 578 public middle schools	52.4%					(n/a)	68.0	48.4	41.0	36.5	23.1	27.1	70.0
Union Grove Middle	Public	6-8	210 E Lake Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(678) 583-8978	1,033	56	18.3	41.0%	207 (20.0%)	604 (58.5%)	104 (10.1%)	59 (5.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (5.3%)	70	149^th of 578 public middle schools	74.2%		73.8	134^th of 585 public middle schools	77.1%	15	93.4	49.3	48.3	58.1	41.1	39.3	75.5	$11,745	$442	$11,303
Ola Middle School	Public	6-8	353 N Ola Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 288-2108	1,039	62	16.8	44.8%	413 (39.7%)	422 (40.6%)	123 (11.8%)	15 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (6.3%)	60.6	206^th of 578 public middle schools	64.4%		58.2	218^th of 585 public middle schools	62.7%	12	86.5	47.0	42.2	47.7	37.9	31.9	80.0	$12,480	$404	$12,076
Eagle's Landing Middle School	Public	6-8	295 Tunis Rd	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 914-8189	974	60	16.2	72.2%	34 (3.5%)	719 (73.8%)	151 (15.5%)	24 (2.5%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.2%)	15.8	497^th of 578 public middle schools	14.0%		21.6	460^th of 585 public middle schools	21.4%	37	57.7	13.0	20.0	22.2	7.3	16.1	45.9	$12,835	$715	$12,120
Luella Middle School	Public	6-8	2075 Hampton Locust Grove Rd	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(678) 583-8919	849	39	21.9	66.8%	32 (3.8%)	652 (76.8%)	94 (11.1%)	22 (2.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (5.3%)	14.2	512^th of 578 public middle schools	11.4%		17.9	487^th of 585 public middle schools	16.8%	25	28.1	20.7	15.6	15.6	15.3	9.4	18.3	$11,293	$404	$10,889
Dutchtown Middle School	Public	6-8	155 Mitchell Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 515-7500	1,108	61	18.1	63.2%	30 (2.7%)	843 (76.1%)	119 (10.7%)	73 (6.6%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (3.5%)	33.4	374^th of 578 public middle schools	35.3%		28	421^st of 585 public middle schools	28.0%	47	88.3	27.1	27.6	27.8	20.7	31.0	79.6	$11,593	$419	$11,174
Locust Grove Middle	Public	6-8	3315 S Ola Rd	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 957-6055	1,010	58	17.4	67.4%	282 (27.9%)	541 (53.6%)	114 (11.3%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (6.7%)	25.2	425^th of 578 public middle schools	26.5%		22.6	450^th of 585 public middle schools	23.1%	25	90.7	23.6	28.8	26.0	10.1	19.3	69.3	$12,139	$403	$11,735
Hampton Middle School	Public	6-8	799 Hampton Locust Grove Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 707-2130	752	47	16.0	73.5%	97 (12.9%)	509 (67.7%)	104 (13.8%)	9 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (3.9%)	24.7	432^nd of 578 public middle schools	25.3%		21.8	459^th of 585 public middle schools	21.5%	27	81.3	16.9	24.7	26.9	17.3	20.8	75.0	$12,848	$745	$12,103
Woodland Middle School	Public	6-8	820 Moseley Dr	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 389-2774	679	39	17.2	63.5%	87 (12.8%)	442 (65.1%)	104 (15.3%)	13 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.6%)	31.9	384^th of 578 public middle schools	33.6%		31.9	394^th of 585 public middle schools	32.6%	10	79.6	15.2	29.8	26.2	25.0	31.7	75.8	$15,677	$404	$15,273

Frequently Asked Questions about McDonough Middle School

What high school do graduates of McDonough Middle School attend?

Students who attend McDonough Middle School usually go on to attend McDonough High School

How many students attend McDonough Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 876 students attended McDonough Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of McDonough Middle School?

Students at McDonough Middle School are 83% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% White.

What district is McDonough Middle School in?

Henry County

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McDonough Middle School ranks in the bottom 15.4% of Georgia middle schools.

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