Public schools in McDonough, GA
22 open public schools with an address in McDonough, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
18,460
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of McDonough public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in McDonough, GA: 11 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 18,460 students, an average of 839 per school. The largest campus is Union Grove High (1,622 students), and the largest elementary school is Tussahaw Elementary (886).
Every listed school belongs to Henry County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving McDonough
Elementary schools in McDonough
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Creek Elementary School Henry County | PK–05 | 745 | 16:1 | |
| East Lake Elementary Henry County | PK–05 | 671 | 14.2:1 | |
| Flippen Elementary School Henry County | PK–05 | 559 | 12.7:1 | |
| Hickory Flat Elementary School Henry County | PK–05 | 560 | 14.6:1 | |
| Oakland Elementary School Henry County | PK–05 | 462 | 14.6:1 | |
| Ola Elementary School Henry County | PK–05 | 866 | 15.6:1 | |
| Rock Spring Elementary Henry County | PK–05 | 654 | 13.3:1 | |
| Timber Ridge Elementary School Henry County | PK–05 | 713 | 15.1:1 | |
| Tussahaw Elementary Henry County | PK–05 | 886 | 15.4:1 | |
| Walnut Creek Elementary Henry County | PK–05 | 712 | 14.5:1 | |
| Wesley Lakes Elementary School Henry County | PK–05 | 564 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in McDonough
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle's Landing Middle School Henry County | 06–08 | 974 | 16.2:1 | |
| Impact Academy Middle School Henry County | 06–08 | 339 | 15.3:1 | |
| McDonough Middle School Henry County | 06–08 | 876 | 18.3:1 | |
| Ola Middle School Henry County | 06–08 | 1,039 | 16.8:1 | |
| Union Grove Middle Henry County | 06–08 | 1,033 | 18.4:1 |
High schools in McDonough
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle's Landing High School Henry County | 09–12 | 1,578 | 20.5:1 | |
| EXCEL Academy Henry County | 06–12 | 213 | 8.9:1 | |
| Impact Academy High School Henry County | 09–12 | 449 | 16.6:1 | |
| McDonough High School Henry County | 09–12 | 1,359 | 18.3:1 | |
| Ola High School Henry County | 09–12 | 1,586 | 18.7:1 | |
| Union Grove High Henry County | 09–12 | 1,622 | 18.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.9%
- Hispanic11.5%
- Black62.8%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 McDonough schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (18,460 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in McDonough
How many public schools are in McDonough, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in McDonough: 11 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high. Together they reported 18,460 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve McDonough?
All listed public schools with an address in McDonough belong to Henry County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in McDonough?
Union Grove High reported the largest high-school enrollment in McDonough, with 1,622 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in McDonough?
No school with an address in McDonough is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in McDonough schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across McDonough public schools is 15.5:1, higher than the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in McDonough guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Georgia cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities