EXCEL Academy vs Union Grove High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 6.0 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
Union Grove High
McDonough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,622 students
| Measure | EXCEL Academy McDonough, Georgia | Union Grove High McDonough, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 431 | #59 of 431 |
| National rank | #15186 of 16,910 | #5270 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 213 | 1,622 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 1,622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 57% |
| city | McDonough | McDonough |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Grove High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 20.5).
- •Union Grove High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 2.5%).
- •Union Grove High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 7.5%).
- •Union Grove High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 66.7%).
- •EXCEL Academy does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 19.1).
- •Union Grove High is the larger school with 1,622 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 Union Grove High?
On the Success Index (US), Union Grove High ranks higher (62.1 vs 20.5 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 Union Grove High?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between McDonough and McDonough in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
EXCEL Academy: 213. Union Grove High: 1,622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do EXCEL Academy and Union Grove High rank in Georgia?
EXCEL Academy is 337th of 431 and Union Grove High is 59th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).