Enrollment
389
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Darien, GA
Mcintosh Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mcintosh Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130360002413
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcintosh Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Darien · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcintosh Academy has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcintosh Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Darien, GA.
School address
District: Mcintosh County · Georgia
NCES ID 130360002413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcintosh Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcintosh Academy
Mcintosh Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Darien, Georgia, enrolling 389 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 389 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 194 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 59/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 167 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 389 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mcintosh County also operates Todd Grant Elementary School (694 students) and Mcintosh County Middle School (311 students) alongside Mcintosh Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcintosh Academy compares
Mcintosh Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 30% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Georgia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,504
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
African American 38.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Mcintosh Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcintosh County, which includes Mcintosh Academy.
$15,504
Per student
+12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 30.6%
Federal 24.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mcintosh Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Grant Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcintosh County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcintosh Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~389 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcintosh Academy
How many students attend Mcintosh Academy?
Mcintosh Academy has 389 students enrolled. It is a high school in Darien, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcintosh Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcintosh Academy is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcintosh Academy?
79.2% of students at Mcintosh Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcintosh Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mcintosh Academy is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Darien, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcintosh Academy?
Mcintosh Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcintosh Academy rank among public schools in Darien?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcintosh Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Darien, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Darien on the city page.
Is Mcintosh Academy a good school?
Mcintosh Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mcintosh County?
Besides Mcintosh Academy, Mcintosh County also operates Todd Grant Elementary School (694 students) and Mcintosh County Middle School (311 students). See the Mcintosh County district page for the complete list.
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