EXCEL Academy vs McDonough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
EXCEL Academy
McDonough · Public high · Grades 6–12
213 students
McDonough High School
McDonough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,359 students
| Measure | EXCEL Academy McDonough, Georgia | McDonough High School McDonough, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 431 | #350 of 431 |
| National rank | #15186 of 16,910 | #15522 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 213 | 1,359 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 1,359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 11% |
| city | McDonough | McDonough |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •EXCEL Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 18.6).
- •McDonough High School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 2.5%).
- •McDonough High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •EXCEL Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 72.4%).
- •EXCEL Academy does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 18.4).
- •McDonough High School is the larger school with 1,359 students compared with 213.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is EXCEL Academy better than McDonough High School?
On the Success Index (US), EXCEL Academy ranks higher (20.5 vs 18.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are EXCEL Academy and McDonough High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between McDonough and McDonough in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
EXCEL Academy: 213. McDonough High School: 1,359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do EXCEL Academy and McDonough High School rank in Georgia?
EXCEL Academy is 337th of 431 and McDonough High School is 350th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).