SA
High Schools

McDonough High School

Henry County · Henry County · 155 Postmaster Dr, McDonough, GA 30253.0

(470)615-3450

Compare this school →
2/10
#336
Rank 336 out of 384
Top 87%
English Language Arts2/10 · #336 · 15th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #312 · 20th percentile
Science2/10 · #323 · 17th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

McDonough High School sits in the heart of Henry County, a fast-growing suburb southeast of Atlanta where longtime locals and newer families are navigating rapid development together. The school's academic profile is fairly modest across English, math, and science, which may give families with high academic priorities reason to explore additional enrichment options outside of school. That said, for families rooted in the McDonough community who value school spirit, local connections, and the warmth of a growing Southern town, this can still be a meaningful place to spend the high school years.

Student Demographics

345 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
288 (83%)
Hispanic
36 (10%)
Multiple Races
12 (3%)
Other
9 (3%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged258 (75%)
Students with Disabilities60 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,676
Enrollment
66.34
Teachers (FTE)
40.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6.33
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

84.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

12
AP Courses
offered
5.7%
AP Participation
of students
74
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #89 · 77th percentile

39 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found