Ola Middle School

www.henry.k12.ga.us/om

1,163 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ola Middle School, located at 353 N. Ola Road in McDonough, Georgia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Henry County School District. Committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The campus serves a dedicated community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in both rigorous coursework and extracurricular activities that promote well-rounded development.

As a part of the Henry County system, Ola Middle School integrates modern instructional strategies and technology to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school prides itself on building strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents to create a safe and collaborative learning culture. By focusing on critical thinking, character education, and student achievement, Ola Middle School strives to empower its young learners to become responsible, productive citizens within their community.

1,163

Total Students

61.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ola Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	568
Hispanic	127
Black	374
Asian	13
Two or More	74
American Indian	7

White
568 (48.8 %)
Black
374 (32.2 %)
Hispanic
127 (10.9 %)
Two or More
74 (6.4 %)
Asian
13 (1.1 %)
American Indian
7 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Henry County
Phone:	(770)288-2108
Website:	http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/om
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 391

Grade 7 378

Grade 8 394