- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Darien, GA
Mcintosh County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcintosh County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130360002412
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcintosh County Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Darien · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcintosh County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcintosh County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Darien, GA.
School address
District: Mcintosh County · Georgia
NCES ID 130360002412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Mcintosh County Middle School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 130360002412 · Darien, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 12:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Todd Grant Elementary School (694 students)
Mcintosh County Middle School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mcintosh County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Todd Grant Ele
Todd Grant Elementary School
694 students
- Mcintosh Acade
Mcintosh Academy
389 students
- This school
Mcintosh County Middle School
311 students
What this shows Mcintosh County Middle School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcintosh County Middle School compares
Mcintosh County Middle School 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 31% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Georgia - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
African American 40.2%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Mcintosh County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Grant Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcintosh Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcintosh County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcintosh County Middle School
How many students attend Mcintosh County Middle School?
Mcintosh County Middle School has 311 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Darien, GA. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcintosh County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcintosh County Middle School is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcintosh County Middle School?
79.3% of students at Mcintosh County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcintosh County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcintosh County Middle School is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Darien, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcintosh County Middle School?
Mcintosh County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 County Middle School rank among public schools in Darien?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcintosh County Middle School ranks #1 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 County Middle School, Mcintosh County also operates Todd Grant Elementary School (694 students) and Mcintosh Academy (389 students). See the Mcintosh County district page for the complete list.