Enrollment
311
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcintosh County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcintosh County Middle School
Mcintosh County Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Darien, Georgia, enrolling 311 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 311 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (40%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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: 89 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 311 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mcintosh County also operates Todd Grant Elementary School (694 students) and Mcintosh Academy (389 students) alongside Mcintosh County Middle School.
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 County Middle School compares
Mcintosh County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcintosh County, which includes Mcintosh County Middle School.
$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 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
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle 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 (~311 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Darien on the city page.
Is Mcintosh County Middle School a good school?
Mcintosh County Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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