For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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