Very Good
#784 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 35% in state
Mcintosh County Middle School
Middle School · Mcintosh County · Darien, GA
A middle school in Darien, GA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 Greene St, Darien, GA 31305
- Math 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcintosh County Middle School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mcintosh County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,064/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,339
Median home value
$144,200
Median rent
$789/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Mcintosh County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,059NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcintosh County Middle School is listed in McIntosh County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcintosh County Middle School
Mcintosh County Middle School is a public middle school in Darien, GA, part of Mcintosh County, serving approximately 271 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #784 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcintosh County Middle School
What grades does Mcintosh County Middle School serve?
Mcintosh County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mcintosh County Middle School?
Mcintosh County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcintosh County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcintosh County Middle School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcintosh County Middle School rank in GA?
Mcintosh County Middle School ranks #784 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Mcintosh County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcintosh County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mcintosh County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcintosh County Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mcintosh County Middle School a charter school?
No, Mcintosh County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcintosh County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mcintosh County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcintosh County Middle School?
81.5% of students at Mcintosh County Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- McIntosh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (912) 437-6685
- Area population (ZIP 31305)
- 5,119
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 50.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31305; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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