Summary:
The city of McDonough, Georgia is home to 19 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Henry County school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 152 out of 203 districts in Georgia and rated 1 star, a few standout schools in McDonough are performing significantly better than others.
Union Grove High School ranks 102 out of 458 Georgia high schools and is rated 4 stars, with a 92.8% four-year graduation rate and strong test scores. The middle schools Ola Middle School and Union Grove Middle also stand out, ranking 203 and 147 out of 588 Georgia middle schools respectively. East Lake Elementary is the top-performing elementary school, ranking 458 out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools, particularly in test scores and graduation rates. There appears to be a correlation between the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and academic performance, with the schools serving more economically disadvantaged students tending to have lower test scores and graduation rates. Addressing these disparities should be a priority for the Henry County school district to ensure more equitable educational opportunities for all students in McDonough.
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