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Excel Academy

High School · Henry County · Mcdonough, GA

A Henry County high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

330 Tomlinson St, Mcdonough, GA 30253

  • Math 1% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 9% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • <50% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.18 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendStable
Academics1.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-41.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.8 pts
Overall Proficiency5% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-30.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate<50%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$12,373

Students at Excel Academy score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency1%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency9%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2020, to 5% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
25%
2021*
Math
25%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2024
Math
1%
ELA
9%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Excel Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,960/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mcdonough), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,601

Median home value

$281,000

Median rent

$1,627/mo

College educated

30%

Homeownership

61.4%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30253; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mcdonough High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.09–120.9 mi1,411Compare →
Benjamin AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–112.4 mi12Compare →
Able Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0private6–123.8 mi50Compare →
Union Grove HighEnrollment path unverified6.29–123.8 mi1,643Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Henry County

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#13 of 50
District spending per student
$12,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Excel Academy is listed in Henry County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Excel Academy

Excel Academy is a public high school in Mcdonough, GA, part of Henry County, serving approximately 223 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,616 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Excel Academy

What grades does Excel Academy serve?

Excel Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Excel Academy?

Excel Academy has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Excel Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Excel Academy is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Excel Academy rank in GA?

Excel Academy ranks #1,616 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Excel Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Excel Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Excel Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Excel Academy has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is Excel Academy a charter school?

No, Excel Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Excel Academy a Title I school?

No, Excel Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Excel Academy?

75.3% of students at Excel Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
223
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Henry County
4-Year Graduation
<50%
Area population (ZIP 30253)
64,108
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
33.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30253; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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