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Union Grove Middle

Q: Is Union Grove Middle a good school?

Union Grove Middle ranks 149 th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

149^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 74% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Union Grove Middle in McDonough, GA, serves 1,033 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Henry County School District. The school has earned a 4-star rating for ten consecutive years, ranking in the 74th percentile statewide—a level of consistency that sets it apart from nearly every other middle school in the district.

The school's standout strength is mathematics. In 2025-2026, 93.4% of students taking Algebra I passed the End of Course exam, compared to just 35.1% district-wide and 48.1% statewide. Grade-level math proficiency also runs well above average: 49.3% of 6th graders, 48.3% of 7th graders, and 58.1% of 8th graders met proficiency, roughly double the rates at nearby Austin Road Middle School, Dutchtown Middle School, and Stockbridge Middle School. Eighth graders also excel in high school-level Physical Science, with a 75.5% proficiency rate versus 60.9% statewide. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at just 6.8%, less than one-third of the district average of 19.6%, and the school achieves these results while spending less per student ($11,745) than several lower-performing peers like Woodland Middle School ($15,677).

While math and advanced coursework are clear strengths, 8th grade science (41.1% proficiency) and social studies (39.3%) are areas where the school outperforms the district but only matches or slightly trails the state average. Still, the overall picture is one of a school that delivers strong, consistent results across student subgroups—African American, Hispanic, White, and Special Education students all earned 4-star ratings. With 41% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, Union Grove proves that strong academics are achievable regardless of a school's economic demographics. For parents seeking a middle school with proven math acceleration, high attendance, and a decade of reliable performance, Union Grove Middle is a standout choice in the Henry County area.

1,033

Students ?

18.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,745

Per pupil spending ?

41%

Free/discounted lunch ?

210 E Lake Rd
McDonough, GA 30252

(678) 583-8978

District: Henry County

Students who attend Union Grove Middle usually attend:

High:

Union Grove High

Feeder schools for Union Grove Middle:

Elementary:	East Lake Elementary
	Hickory Flat Elementary School
	Timber Ridge Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

58.5%

White:

20.0%

Hispanic:

10.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 86th percentile in 2016 → 74th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (52% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Henry County

✓Above the Georgia median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg29%

Georgia avg43%

149^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 26%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From top 14% (2016) to top 26% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 12Middle Schools in the Henry County

142^nd of 202Henry 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	70.0	149 of 578	74.2%	★★★★☆
2025	73.8	134 of 585	77.1%	★★★★☆
2024	70.8	147 of 578	74.6%	★★★★☆
2023	73.1	132 of 569	76.8%	★★★★☆
2022	77.4	110 of 558	80.3%	★★★★☆
2021	76.2	103 of 542	81.0%	★★★★☆
2019	72.7	135 of 559	75.8%	★★★★☆
2018	78.5	105 of 543	80.7%	★★★★☆
2017	80.0	92 of 539	82.9%	★★★★☆
2016	82.0	77 of 545	85.9%	★★★★☆
2015	83.3	75 of 537	86.0%	★★★★☆
2014	80.4	49 of 521	90.6%	★★★★★
2013	79.6	58 of 527	89.0%	★★★★☆
2012	77.8	76 of 508	85.0%	★★★★☆
2011	78.8	72 of 504	85.7%	★★★★☆
2010	77.6	76 of 494	84.6%	★★★★☆
2009	79.9	63 of 466	86.5%	★★★★☆
2008	82.8	51 of 462	89.0%	★★★★☆
2007	78.0	60 of 445	86.5%	★★★★☆
2006	77.7	66 of 420	84.3%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	79.5	72 of 480	85.0%	★★★★☆
2025	82.2	63 of 494	87.2%	★★★★☆
2024	74.2	89 of 489	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	77.5	75 of 485	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	84.1	57 of 482	88.2%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	43.3	58 of 89	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.7	65 of 92	29.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.2	55 of 90	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.3	44 of 95	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.1	49 of 89	44.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	65.6	170 of 550	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	73.3	123 of 567	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	65.9	163 of 558	70.8%	★★★★☆
2023	70.5	133 of 553	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	74.2	118 of 544	78.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	69.6	87 of 374	76.7%	★★★★☆
2025	73.7	79 of 400	80.3%	★★★★☆
2024	84.9	39 of 381	89.8%	★★★★★
2023	65.3	92 of 380	75.8%	★★★★☆
2022	76.4	58 of 367	84.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	71.8	136 of 550	75.3%	★★★★☆
2025	68.3	147 of 569	74.2%	★★★★☆
2024	67.9	148 of 561	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	71.5	135 of 559	75.8%	★★★★☆
2022	78.4	93 of 553	83.2%	★★★★☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2022	61.9	52 of 159	67.3%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	46.2	74 of 136	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	58.2	65 of 169	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.8	67 of 172	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.4	61 of 163	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.3	50 of 145	65.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	71.8	85 of 425	80.0%	★★★★☆
2025	60.1	119 of 442	73.1%	★★★★☆
2024	61.9	121 of 437	72.3%	★★★★☆
2023	52.2	155 of 429	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	79.0	49 of 431	88.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	70.4	108 of 404	73.3%	★★★★☆
2025	67.8	121 of 415	70.8%	★★★★☆
2024	65.1	133 of 417	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.3	101 of 429	76.5%	★★★★☆
2022	74.8	94 of 425	77.9%	★★★★☆

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)85th percentile+11 vs school

Special Education (2026)80th percentile+6 vs school

Hispanic (2026)77th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)75th percentile~ school

White (2026)73rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)69th percentile-5 vs school

Migrant (2022)67th percentile-13 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)46th percentile-29 vs school

Asian (2026)35th percentile-39 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I93%+45 vs state

HS Physical Science76%+15 vs state

Mathematics52%+9 vs state

Science41%+11 vs state

Social Studies39%~ state avg

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by a parent
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

This is an quality public school. Academic expectations are very high and the teachers are of high quality and very well educated with many having advanced degrees. This school has a huge amount of community involvement and support. It is a public school so it is not without many of the same issues all public schools face; however, even though there are good private schools in the area, I choose to send my children to Union Grove. We couldn't be happier about the education they have received. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (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 (2025)	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 Biology 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
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
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%)	47.6	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
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
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
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
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
Stockbridge Middle School	Public	6-8	533 Old Conyers Rd	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 474-5710	673	40	16.9	81.6%	56 (8.3%)	390 (57.9%)	171 (25.4%)	23 (3.4%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.2%)	13.2	521^st of 578 public middle schools	9.9%		14.3	523^rd of 585 public middle schools	10.6%	2	61.1		20.0	16.0	12.6	10.6	9.2	19.0	$13,612	$844	$12,768
General Ray Davis Middle School	Public	6-8	3375 E Fairview Rd SW	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 388-5675	874	61	14.2	72.2%	86 (9.8%)	624 (71.4%)	110 (12.6%)	13 (1.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	35 (4.0%)	38	342^nd of 578 public middle schools	40.8%		43.3	311^th of 585 public middle schools	46.8%	31	84.0		23.1	25.4	46.2	21.6	30.6	69.7	$14,390	$860	$13,530
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
Austin Road Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Austin Rd	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 507-5407	550	36	15.4	72.5%	24 (4.4%)	411 (74.7%)	81 (14.7%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.9%)	39	332^nd of 578 public middle schools	42.6%		39.7	343^rd of 585 public middle schools	41.4%	11	97.2		19.5	26.2	37.2	28.0	37.6	80.0	$13,743	$749	$12,994

Frequently Asked Questions about Union Grove Middle

What high school do graduates of Union Grove Middle attend?

Students who attend Union Grove Middle usually go on to attend Union Grove High

How many students attend Union Grove Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,033 students attended Union Grove Middle.

What district is Union Grove Middle in?

Henry County

Is Union Grove Middle a good school?

Union Grove Middle ranks 149^th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Union Grove Middle?

Students at Union Grove Middle are 58% African American, 20% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

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