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#436 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 19% in state

Mcintosh High School

High School · Fayette County · Peachtree City, GA

A Fayette County high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

201 Walt Banks Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269

  • Math 75% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 78% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+33.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+36.2 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation44.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$14,041
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Students at Mcintosh High School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency75%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency78%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
75%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

20.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mcintosh High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated840/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peachtree City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$111,093

Median home value

$459,400

Median rent

$1,910/mo

College educated

60%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30269; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
44.6% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·44 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The CampusPrivate · tuition6.96–120.5 mi141Compare →
Clearwater AcademyPrivate · tuition7.21–122.8 mi34Compare →
Clearwater AcademyPrivate · tuition6.91–122.8 mi34Compare →
Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.5PK–123.5 mi1,371Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Fayette County

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#16 of 24
District spending per student
$14,041NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mcintosh High School is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mcintosh High School

Mcintosh High School is a public high school in Peachtree City, GA, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 1,740 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #436 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mcintosh High School

What grades does Mcintosh High School serve?

Mcintosh High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mcintosh High School?

Mcintosh High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,740 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcintosh High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mcintosh High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mcintosh High School rank in GA?

Mcintosh High School ranks #436 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Mcintosh High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mcintosh High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcintosh High School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mcintosh High School a charter school?

No, Mcintosh High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mcintosh High School a Title I school?

No, Mcintosh High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcintosh High School?

20.4% of students at Mcintosh High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,740
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
101
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 30269)
39,990
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
43.6
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 30269; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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