At a glance
Reported students
213
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
679
EXCEL Academy: 213 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
8.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 57
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4:1
What the reported data says about EXCEL Academy
EXCEL Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in McDonough. It is one of 53 current school records connected to Henry County. NCES reports 213 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.9:1, below the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (72.8%) and White (10.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 36.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking EXCEL Academy
- 1How do the reported 8.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 36.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.3%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black72.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Henry County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Impact Academy High School
High · Grades 09–12
449 reported students
Hampton High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,165 reported students
Luella High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,236 reported students
Woodland High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,251 reported students
McDonough High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,359 reported students
Stockbridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,456 reported students
Public schools near EXCEL Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Academy High School High · Henry County | 09–12 | 449 | 0.2 mi |
| McDonough High School High · Henry County | 09–12 | 1,359 | 0.9 mi |
| Union Grove High High · Henry County | 09–12 | 1,622 | 3.8 mi |
| Eagle's Landing High School High · Henry County | 09–12 | 1,578 | 5 mi |
| Ola High School High · Henry County | 09–12 | 1,586 | 5.4 mi |
| Luella High School High · Henry County | 09–12 | 1,236 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about EXCEL Academy
What grades does EXCEL Academy serve?
EXCEL Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Henry County.
How many students attend EXCEL Academy?
EXCEL Academy reported 213 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 57 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at EXCEL Academy?
The calculated ratio is 8.9:1, based on 213 students and 23.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is EXCEL Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
EXCEL Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Henry County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of EXCEL Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is EXCEL Academy in?
EXCEL Academy is part of Henry County, based in McDonough, GA, which operates 53 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near EXCEL Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Impact Academy High School (0.2 mi), McDonough High School (0.9 mi), Union Grove High (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.