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Best Mcdonough Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 18,221 students in Mcdonough, GA (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,815 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Mcdonough, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mcdonough, GA are Union Grove High School, East Lake Elementary School and Timber Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonough, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Mcdonough have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Mcdonough, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Grove High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 E Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8502
Gr: 9-12 | 1,643 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
East Lake Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
199 E Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8947
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2825 Highway 20 E
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-3237
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Union Grove Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 E Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8978
Gr: 6-8 | 1,039 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Ola High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
357 N Ola Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-3222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,652 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ola Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
278 N Ola Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-5777
Gr: PK-5 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ola Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
353 N Ola Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-2108
Gr: 6-8 | 1,083 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Rock Spring Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Stroud Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-6851
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Hickory Flat Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
841 Brannan Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 898-0107
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Eagle's Landing Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
295 Tunis Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-8189
Gr: 6-8 | 1,064 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Eagle's Landing High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Tunis Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-9515
Gr: 9-12 | 1,657 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Flippen Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Peach Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-3522
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Wesley Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
685 Mcdonough Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-1889
Gr: PK-5 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3535 Mcdonough Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 288-8561
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Tussahaw Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Coan Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-0164
Gr: PK-5 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
551 Highway 81 W
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-1901
Gr: PK-5 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Mcdonough High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Postmaster Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(470) 615-3450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,411 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Mcdonough Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Postmaster Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(470) 615-3460
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Excel Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Tomlinson St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Gr: 6-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mcdonough, Georgia

Mcdonough, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Henry County Evening Academy (Closed 2011)
120 East Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8856
Gr: 9-12
Mcdonough Elementary School (Closed 2016)
330 Tomlinson St
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 schools in Mcdonough, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mcdonough, GA include Union Grove High School, East Lake Elementary School and Timber Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mcdonough?
19 public schools are located in Mcdonough.
What percentage of students in Mcdonough go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Mcdonough are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonough?
Mcdonough public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mcdonough are often viewed compared to one another?

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