EXCEL Academy

Summary:

EXCEL Academy is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in McDonough, Georgia, with a total enrollment of 154 students. The school is part of the Henry County School District, which is ranked 152 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

EXCEL Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Georgia high schools over the past several years, with rankings ranging from 375 out of 428 in 2017-2018 to 450 out of 458 in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school has maintained a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger during this time period. EXCEL Academy has struggled with extremely low four-year graduation rates, ranging from a high of 51.7% in 2017-2018 to a low of 15.4% in 2019-2020. The most recent graduation rate in 2021-2022 was just 28.5%, which is significantly lower than the state and county averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by the Georgia Milestones assessments, is significantly below the state and county averages across all subject areas and grade levels.

When comparing EXCEL Academy to the nearby high schools in the Henry County School District, the performance gap is quite significant. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the proficiency rates for Algebra I ranged from 8.5% at Stockbridge High School to 51.6% at Dutchtown High, while EXCEL Academy had a 0% proficiency rate. Despite fluctuations in spending and staffing levels, EXCEL Academy has been unable to improve its educational outcomes, suggesting the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement.

Detail:

Public 6-12

330 Tomlinson St
McDonough, GA 30253

(770) 957-4101

District: Henry County

SchoolDigger Rank:
450^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $127,192

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 223

Racial breakdown:

African American:

78.9%

Hispanic:

9.9%

White:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details EXCEL Academy ranks worse than 98.1% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.37. (See more...)

Compare Details EXCEL Academy ranks worse than 98.3% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 11 ranked high schools in the Henry County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.85. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at EXCEL Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details EXCEL Academy has the smallest high school student body size in the Henry County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (78.9%), Hispanic (9.9%), White (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at EXCEL Academy is 12.3, which is the lowest among 11 high schools in the Henry County School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at EXCEL Academy is $127,192, which is the highest among 11 high schools in the Henry County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

EXCEL Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks EXCEL Academy 577^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See EXCEL Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks EXCEL Academy 450^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See EXCEL Academy in the ranking list.)

Henry County:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County 152^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for EXCEL Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2018	5.18	537^th	543	1.1%
2019	5.22	548^th	559	2.0%
2022	6.82	560^th	567	1.2%
2023	7.60	563^rd	577	2.4%
2024	6.37	577^th	588	1.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for EXCEL Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2018	13.36	375^th	428	12.4%
2019	9.97	397^th	438	9.4%
2022	5.58	423^rd	429	1.4%
2024	4.85	450^th	458	1.7%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for EXCEL Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	56	194	3	11	1	0	12	277
2017	41	106	2	5	0	0	5	159
2018	27	74	1	12	1	0	2	117
2019	27	90	1	6	1	1	5	131
2020	22	74	0	11	0	0	3	110
2021	4	27	0	5	0	0	1	37
2022	8	40	0	3	0	0	6	57
2023	21	115	0	9	0	0	9	154
2024	14	176	1	22	0	0	10	223

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at EXCEL Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	277	28.0	9.8	67.1
2017	159	26.0	6.1	69.8
2018	117	28.0	4.1	51.3
2019	131	24.0	5.4	57.3
2020	110	21.2	5.1	62.7
2021	37	23.4	1.5	54.1
2022	57	14.1	4.0	n/a
2023	154	15.2	10.1	63
2024	223	18.1	12.3	75.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio EXCEL Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	277	28.0	9.8	67.1
2017	159	26.0	6.1	69.8
2018	117	28.0	4.1	51.3
2019	131	24.0	5.4	57.3
2020	110	21.2	5.1	62.7
2021	37	23.4	1.5	54.1
2022	57	14.1	4.0	n/a
2023	154	15.2	10.1	63
2024	223	18.1	12.3	75.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for EXCEL Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$691 (2.8%)	$23,859 (97.2%)	$24,550
2018	$682 (2.0%)	$32,960 (98.0%)	$33,642
2019	$1,846 (1.5%)	$125,346 (98.5%)	$127,192

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on EXCEL Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 548^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 563^rd of 577 Middle schools	0.5%
Ranks 397^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 423^rd of 429 High schools	8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (EXCEL Academy)	4.5	9.1	4.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	40.2	29.5	10.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (EXCEL Academy)	4.3	4.3
6th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	28.3	16.3	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (EXCEL Academy)	3.1	16.2	13.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	34.2	31.8	2.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (EXCEL Academy)	3	7.7	4.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	32.3	23.2	9.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (EXCEL Academy)	8.6	8.1	0.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	45.1	34.9	10.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (EXCEL Academy)	2.9	0	2.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	21	23.3	2.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (EXCEL Academy)	8.8	0	8.8%
8th Grade Science (Henry County)	30.2	15.7	14.5%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (EXCEL Academy)	6.3	0	6.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Henry County)	29.8	23.7	6.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (EXCEL Academy)	27.8	0	27.8%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Henry County)	45.5	33.1	12.4%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (EXCEL Academy)	2.9	1.1	1.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Henry County)	28.1	25.3	2.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course United States History (EXCEL Academy)	20	9.8	10.2%
End of Course United States History (Henry County)	40.8	26.2	14.6%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	131	154	17.6%
African American	90	115	27.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	6	9	50%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	27	21	22.2%
Two or More Races	5	9	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.3%	63%	5.7%

Schools Near EXCEL Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
EXCEL Academy	Public	6-12	330 Tomlinson St	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 957-4101	223	18	12.3	75.3%	14 (6.3%)	176 (78.9%)	22 (9.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	4.9	450^th of 458 public high schools	1.7%					(n/a)	3.8	0.0	3.2	5.1	13.5	6.1	7.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	5.0	7.5	$127,192	$1,846	$125,346
McDonough High School	Public	9-12	155 Postmaster Dr	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 615-3450	1,411	70	20.1	76.7%	45 (3.2%)	1,144 (81.1%)	133 (9.4%)	13 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	73 (5.2%)	18	375^th of 458 public high schools	18.1%		15.7	376^th of 442 public high schools	14.9%	1	20.7	21.6	22.9	16.1									$2,095	$272	$1,823
Union Grove High	Public	9-12	120 E Lake Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(678) 583-8502	1,643	85	19.2	39.1%	401 (24.4%)	864 (52.6%)	165 (10.0%)	115 (7.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	95 (5.8%)	65.7	102^nd of 458 public high schools	77.7%		65.9	95^th of 442 public high schools	78.5%	7	56.1	48.6	51.4	39.9									$8,719	$272	$8,446
Eagle's Landing High School	Public	9-12	301 Tunis Rd	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 954-9515	1,657	74	22.4	65.5%	75 (4.5%)	1,239 (74.8%)	194 (11.7%)	59 (3.6%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	82 (4.9%)	16	389^th of 458 public high schools	15.1%		28.6	291^st of 442 public high schools	34.2%	98	26.7	6.1	15.7	16.1									$8,598	$272	$8,326
Ola High School	Public	9-12	357 N Ola Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 288-3222	1,652	91	18.1	42.1%	786 (47.6%)	594 (36.0%)	153 (9.3%)	22 (1.3%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	88 (5.3%)	67.9	93^rd of 458 public high schools	79.7%		59.5	121^st of 442 public high schools	72.6%	28	47.8	54.5	52.5	51.8									$8,173	$272	$7,901
Luella High School	Public	9-12	603 Walker Dr	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 898-9822	1,353	70	19.4	62.5%	82 (6.1%)	1,049 (77.5%)	136 (10.1%)	19 (1.4%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	62 (4.6%)	27.6	314^th of 458 public high schools	31.4%		25.1	319^th of 442 public high schools	27.8%	5	34.9	18.1	25.8	21.5									$9,607	$273	$9,334
Dutchtown High	Public	9-12	149 Mitchell Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 515-7510	1,833	101	18.0	56.9%	48 (2.6%)	1,419 (77.4%)	156 (8.5%)	124 (6.8%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	80 (4.4%)	50.3	185^th of 458 public high schools	59.6%		40.4	232^nd of 442 public high schools	47.5%	47	36.8	51.6	38.0	40.8									$8,425	$272	$8,152
Woodland High School	Public	9-12	800 Moseley Dr	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 389-2784	1,322	67	19.8	59.7%	162 (12.3%)	863 (65.3%)	192 (14.5%)	29 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	74 (5.6%)	38.7	248^th of 458 public high schools	45.9%		42.8	215^th of 442 public high schools	51.4%	33	43.1	29.0	29.7	31.3									$8,586	$272	$8,313
Locust Grove High	Public	9-12	3275 S Ola Rd	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 898-1452	1,632	87	18.8	61.5%	545 (33.4%)	829 (50.8%)	164 (10.0%)	9 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	80 (4.9%)	28.1	311^th of 458 public high schools	32.1%		28.4	292^nd of 442 public high schools	33.9%	19	30.4	17.2	31.3	22.3									$8,713	$272	$8,441
Hampton High School	Public	9-12	795 Hampton Locust Grove Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 707-2130	1,286	60	21.2	67.5%	225 (17.5%)	810 (63.0%)	177 (13.8%)	17 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (4.3%)	30.4	293^rd of 458 public high schools	36.0%		32.1	276^th of 442 public high schools	37.6%	17	34.1	16.9	26.9	29.1									$8,187	$272	$7,915

Frequently Asked Questions about EXCEL Academy

Is EXCEL Academy a good school?

EXCEL Academy ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Georgia high schools.

How many students attend EXCEL Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 223 students attended EXCEL Academy.

What district is EXCEL Academy in?

Henry County

What is the racial makeup of EXCEL Academy?

Students at EXCEL Academy are 79% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% White, 4% Two or more races.

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