For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 6,586 students in Mcdonough, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mcdonough, GA are Union Grove High School, Ola High School and Eagle's Landing High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonough, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Mcdonough have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Mcdonough, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ola High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mcdonough, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Grove High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 E Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8502
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8502
Gr: 9-12 | 1,643 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Ola High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
357 N Ola Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-3222
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-3222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,652 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Eagle's Landing High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Tunis Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-9515
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-9515
Gr: 9-12 | 1,657 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Mcdonough High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 Postmaster Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(470) 615-3450
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(470) 615-3450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,411 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Excel Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Tomlinson St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Gr: 6-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Mcdonough, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
330 Tomlinson St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mcdonough, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mcdonough, GA include Union Grove High School, Ola High School and Eagle's Landing High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mcdonough?
5 public high schools are located in Mcdonough.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonough?
Mcdonough public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Mcdonough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mcdonough include: Ola High School vs. Union Grove High School, Union Grove High School vs. Ola High School, Mcdonough High School vs. Eagle's Landing High School
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