C
Below Average
50/100

McDonough High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 155 Postmaster Dr, McDonough, GA 30253
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 32% · Math 11% proficient · 25th percentile in Georgia
Graduation
B
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

50
Repit Score
out of 100
1,411
Students
enrolled
20.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%25/100reading 36th percentile, math 14th percentile among Georgia high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%56/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−10 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency11% (−31 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+5 pts vs. state avg 82%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White—25%math -29 pts6th percentile (list)
Black27%9%reading -5 pts, math -14 pts34th percentile (list)
Hispanic—15%math -18 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income32%8%reading -2 pts, math -19 pts22nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 155 Postmaster Dr
City McDonough
ZIP Code 30253
District 1302820
NCES School ID 130282001208
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 30253

Understanding the community around McDonough High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,697
Per Capita Income $33,598
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%
High School or Higher 92.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $247,500
Median Rent $1,437
Owner-Occupied 63.1%
Renter-Occupied 36.9%
View full data for ZIP 30253 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for McDonough High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 52.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 81.1%
Hispanic/Latino 9.4%
Two or More Races 5.2%
White 3.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,411
Teachers (FTE) 70.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for McDonough High School?
McDonough High School has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend McDonough High School?
McDonough High School has 1,411 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.1:1.
What grades does McDonough High School serve?
McDonough High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does McDonough High School receive per student?
McDonough High School receives $13,123 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around McDonough High School in 30253 ▼
Avg Home Value
$312,951
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,764
1-Year Change
-0.8%
% Renters
36.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026