Mcintosh County School District
School District · Darien, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,325
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,325
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#81 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,059
+$1,931 vs Georgia median
District size
1,325 students
Smaller than Georgia median
The short answer
Mcintosh County ranks #81 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Mcintosh County's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mcintosh Academy (7.5/10), Todd Grant Elementary School (6.3/10), and Mcintosh County Middle School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mcintosh County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Mcintosh County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcintosh Academy | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Todd Grant Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Mcintosh County Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mcintosh County
Mcintosh County is a Darien, Georgia school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,325 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. District-level spending was $16,059 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Mcintosh County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mcintosh Academy, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Mcintosh County students show an average math proficiency of 40.6% and ELA proficiency of 48.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Mcintosh County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mcintosh County with test data.
Schools in Mcintosh County
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Darien
- Total Enrollment
- 1,325
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- District spending per student
- $16,059NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mcintosh County?
Mcintosh County has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mcintosh County?
The average composite rating for Mcintosh County is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Mcintosh County?
Mcintosh County's district-level spending was $16,059 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mcintosh County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mcintosh County is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mcintosh County?
Mcintosh Academy is the highest-rated school in Mcintosh County with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Mcintosh County?
Across schools in Mcintosh County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mcintosh County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Mcintosh County has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare Mcintosh County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
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- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
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- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
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- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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