- McDonough High School reported a higher students per counselor than EXCEL Academy (308.5:1 vs. 19:1).
- McDonough High School reported a higher graduating cohort than EXCEL Academy (285 vs. 12).
- McDonough High School reported a higher chronically absent students than EXCEL Academy (659 vs. 409).
- Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
McDonough High School reported a higher chronically absent students than EXCEL Academy (659 vs. 409).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
McDonough High School reported a higher graduating cohort than EXCEL Academy (285 vs. 12).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
McDonough High School reported a higher sat/act participation than EXCEL Academy (164 vs. 3).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
McDonough High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than EXCEL Academy (197 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
McDonough High School reported a higher students per counselor than EXCEL Academy (308.5:1 vs. 19:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
21 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at McDonough High School
5 metrics were reported by McDonough High School. Comparable data for EXCEL Academy is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
85%
AP courses offered
12
AP enrollment
74
Dual enrollment
27
Gifted & talented
43
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
McDonough High School
$12,372.73
EXCEL Academy
$12,372.73
Local revenue share
McDonough High School
53.2%
EXCEL Academy
53.2%
State revenue share
McDonough High School
37.3%
EXCEL Academy
37.3%
Federal revenue share
McDonough High School
9.6%
EXCEL Academy
9.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
McDonough High School
30.4%
EXCEL Academy
30.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Henry County
$81,612
Henry County
$81,612
Poverty rate
Henry County
9.4%
Henry County
9.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Henry County
28%
Henry County
28%
Unemployment rate
Henry County
3.8%
Henry County
3.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.