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Schools in McDonough · Henry County School District

McDonough’s public schools score below 59% of Georgia districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 27% of McDonough’s students scored proficient, below the Georgia average (37%). The grade covers the public school district serving McDonough, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.

#159of 260 Georgia townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
33%
▼ 7 pts vs GA 40%
2021–22
Math proficiency
27%
▼ 10 pts vs GA 37%
2021–22
Graduate on time
88%
▲ 4 pts vs GA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.9K
▼ 12% vs GA $15.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.3
GA 14.3 · larger classes
Schools in town
10
3,800 students on the public path
In brief

McDonough’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 239 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of McDonough’s, its schools beat 31%, lower than their 41% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 33% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 40% and 37% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,908 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then three middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

McDonough Methodist Academy (private), Montessori Village Academy (private), Benjamin Academy (private) and Exceptional Village Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind McDonough’s grade

C+ Test scoresC Graduation

C+: better than 41% of Georgia school districts, #159 of 260 Georgia towns. Graduation is above the Georgia average; test scores are below it.

Georgia school districts we grade (220)Better than 41%
Lower resultsHigher results
Georgia towns with similar household incomes (239)Better than 31%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 22,588 test results and a graduating class of 3,900 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of McDonough’s students in the tested grades sat them (22,552 in math, 22,623 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve McDonough, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Wesley Lakes Elementary SchoolHenry County School DistrictC−
6–83 middle schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to B−
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressC− to C+

McDonough’s public schools are run by Henry County School District, which also serves Hampton, Locust Grove and Stockbridge. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Henry County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 53 schools · 43,012 students, up 1% since 2020–21 · 16.3 per teacher (GA 14.3)
$13,908GA $15,800 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading33%
State average 39.6% · 22623 students tested
Math27%
State average 37.4% · 22552 students tested

McDonough vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share McDonough’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
McDonoughC+Henry County

Every school in McDonough

10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in McDonoughby address
Wesley Lakes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C−
564 students15:1Rate it →
McDonough Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B−
876 students18:1Rate it →
Impact Academy Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
339 students15:1Rate it →
EXCEL Academy
High · Grades 6–12
C+
213 students9:1Rate it →
McDonough High School
High · Grades 9–12
C−
1,359 students18:1Rate it →
Impact Academy High School
High · Grades 9–12
449 students17:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
McDonough Methodist Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–5
Private · Religious
142 students14:1Rate it →
Montessori Village Academy
Elementary · Grades 1–8
Private · Nonsectarian
37 students13:1Rate it →
Benjamin Academy
Grades 2–12
Private · Special education
15 students3:1Rate it →
Exceptional Village Academy
Grades 6–12
Private · Nonsectarian
15 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about McDonough’s schools

Are McDonough’s schools good?

On Georgia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools McDonough children attend score below 59% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #159 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 31%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is McDonough in?

Henry County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 43,012 students in 53 schools (2024–25).

Where do McDonough kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: McDonough High School, Impact Academy High School and EXCEL Academy.

What is McDonough’s graduation rate?

88% of the class of 2023 in Henry County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.

How much does McDonough spend per student?

$13,908 in Henry County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in McDonough?

Yes: McDonough Methodist Academy (religious, grades PK–5, 142 students), Montessori Village Academy (nonsectarian, grades 1–8, 37 students), Benjamin Academy (special education, grades 2–12, 15 students) and Exceptional Village Academy (nonsectarian, grades 6–12, 15 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.