Union Grove High School

Union Grove High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
120 E Lake Rd,  McDonough, GA
Henry County Schools
3.8
2.6
1,592 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Timothy Meeks
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
92.6%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
381:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Black
51.3%
White
27.4%
Hispanic
9.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.1%
Two or more races
5.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 447 Students
University of Georgia 437 Students
Kennesaw State University 392 Students
Georgia Southern University 300 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 214 Students
Emory University 200 Students
University of West Georgia 170 Students
Valdosta State University 159 Students
Mercer University 158 Students
Georgia College & State University 157 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 176 Students
Nursing 154 Students
Business 145 Students
Computer Science 100 Students
Psychology 98 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 64 Students
Architecture 56 Students
Marketing 46 Students
Pre-Law Studies 41 Students
Mechanical Engineering 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 571 Reviews
3.0 Alum
7/3/2025
I believe this school is a good fit for most students. The teachers really care and try to help their students. I would hope they have more student bonding events, the student moral is very low since there aren't any activities other that sports games and things of that nature
4.0 Senior
4/21/2025
If I were to describe my experience in Union Grove, I would say that it gave me opportunities to learn more about myself.
4.0 Alum
2/12/2025
I went for all 4 years for my schooling. The food was decent, but I typically would bring a lunch box. I like the set up that was in place when I was a student where we had to complete a program essentially as part of our graduation requirements. There are a variety of options for it such as medical, art, technology, etc. I was in the technology program, and it has helped to shape my choice in my field today.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 19 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/29/2025
Terrible school for your children, do not bring.
1.0 student
4/30/2025
I am a graduating student at this school and it is terrible! The children are disrespectful, drama filled, disruptive, and disgusting! The curriculum is tiring and the teachers play favorites, very unprofessional and passive aggressive as well. If you can please homeschool your children
4.0 teacher
5/24/2024
I teach at UGHS and believe we do a great job supporting kids and families. The school offers a wide variety of course options from a wide variety of educators, and students looking for opportunity and working to achieve will find success here.
1.0 parent
5/20/2024
Being a parent at UGHS, the school administration and some teachers don’t complete their duties at all. The director doesn’t know the facts at all about what is going on at the school and twists the information. When you show him the facts, he doesn’t even bother to respond back. Be ready the assist...

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Union Grove High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in McDonough, GA, in the McDonough neighborhood, and is served by the Henry County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,592 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Union Grove High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $372,065. Discover additional schools in the area, like Union Grove Middle School, East Lake Elementary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what McDonough has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Union Grove High School.

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