McDonald County High School

Mr. Harrell has done a fantastic job of rebuilding morale and student buy-in at MCHS. "The COUNTY" may never be an academic powerhouse, but kids there get plenty of support and opportunities, should they choose to excel. Great job Mustangs!

Though I graduated Mac High 20+ yrs. ago, I will tell you that I wouldn't of changed a thing. School is on the student to learn. Sure, some teachers are better than others. But at a small school, you can get the attention needed if the student asks for it. My son is finishing a jr. high school larger than Mac High and will be going to a high school in one of largest school districts in the state of Texas. Enjoy that family atmosphere that Mac High delivers! The student/parents are just as responsible as the teachers! -----J.Townsend

4/14/2011 Sadly over half of the students are failing, the list consist of over 21 sheets of names. Why?
--Submitted by a parent

needs work with informing parents of students who live out of state regarding reports....very poor communication protical.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a student at MCHS rite now I love my school so much it is growing so much it is hard to get down the halls these days there is alot offered here we now have AP classes... classes that people can get college credit for in high school Mchs does care alot abut sports bu it cares just as much abut sport as our ag department and our drama, band, art departments there is qual attention to them all we have many clubs with great teachers they are currently builing a new cafateria wich is greatly needed to tell you the truth me an my friends dont like to see the weekend come we love how laid back it is we hve a princapal who has his doctorate and is oing great things for our school we are also a very deversed school well you would love it!!!
--Submitted by a student

it is a great school. i feel that my child will get a great education at anderson
--Submitted by a parent

I think the mchs is a great place to go to high school. There is tons of extracurricular activities. The teachers are devoted to helping the students and making each day fun.
--Submitted by a parent

I think the MCHS was a wonderful high school.. I was a very active athlete and was very active in every part of the school from the art club to student council.. I would say that the teachers in this school are super people.. Every group has some bad seeds but I truly believe that this school is very caring.. I loved al 4 years I was there.. I still keep in contact with several of my teachers and coaches that I had even after I have graduated college and moved to a different state... I had a whole table at my wedding with teacher from my high school that I still keep in contact with.. They are in every aspect my mentors.. Its something i didnt realize until many years after i graduated so thanks very one!
--Submitted by a former student

I am not a parent but I was enrolled in McDonald County High School. I enjoyed the more intimate atmosphere the teachers provided. I do NOT think I would have learned as much or pushed myself as hard to suceed if I was in a larger school. I also loved how motivated the students where when it came to extracirucular activities. The staff at the High School is absolutly wonderful! Mrs. Kirk helped me make very important decisions in my life. This school may not be huge and offer every class you could imagine but it does gives it's students a chance. So for those of you who did not like the High School maybe you or your child should try to get more involved. I for one am very proud to say that I am a graduate of McDonald County High School! Ranae Riddell '04
--Submitted by a former student

Well i am not a parent but just graduated from this school in 2005. I moved here from a big town in kansas. It might take a year to get used to the school and the town but once you get to find your friends you get pulled in like family and everyone will know you and talk to you. Teachers really help the kids alot and for the kids that need the one on one attention and the help they will be there for you.
--Submitted by nathan melanson, a former student