For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,365 students in Mcdonough, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mcdonough, GA are Union Grove Middle School, Ola Middle School and Eagle's Landing Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonough, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Mcdonough have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mcdonough, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Grove Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 E Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8978
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8978
Gr: 6-8 | 1,039 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Ola Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
353 N Ola Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-2108
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-2108
Gr: 6-8 | 1,083 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Eagle's Landing Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
295 Tunis Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-8189
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-8189
Gr: 6-8 | 1,064 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Mcdonough Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Postmaster Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(470) 615-3460
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(470) 615-3460
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 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 middle schools in Mcdonough, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mcdonough, GA include Union Grove Middle School, Ola Middle School and Eagle's Landing Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mcdonough?
5 public middle schools are located in Mcdonough.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonough?
Mcdonough public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Mcdonough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mcdonough include: Union Grove Middle School vs. Ola Middle School, Ola Middle School vs. Union Grove Middle School, Mcdonough Middle School vs. Ola Middle School
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