- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130360002413
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Darien · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Mcintosh Academy held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 130360002413 · Darien, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 15:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Todd Grant Elementary School (694 students)
Mcintosh Academy held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mcintosh Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Todd Grant Ele
Todd Grant Elementary School
694 students
- This school
Mcintosh Academy
389 students
- Mcintosh Count
Mcintosh County Middle School
311 students
What this shows Mcintosh Academy reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcintosh Academy compares
Mcintosh Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,059
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Mcintosh County reports $16,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~389 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.