- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Peachtree City, GA
Mcintosh High School
Federal NCES profile for Mcintosh High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130213001892
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcintosh High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Peachtree City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcintosh High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcintosh High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Peachtree City, GA.
School address
District: Fayette County · Georgia
NCES ID 130213001892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Mcintosh High School held near 1,740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 102.7 → 101.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+45 students YoY 130213001892 · Peachtree City, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,762 enr · 17.3:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayette County High School (1,360 students)
Mcintosh High School held near 1,740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 102.7 → 101.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mcintosh High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mcintosh High School
1,762 students
- Fayette County
Fayette County High School
1,360 students
- Starrs Mill Hi
Starrs Mill High School
1,357 students
- Whitewater Hig
Whitewater High School
1,303 students
- Sandy Creek Hi
Sandy Creek High School
1,189 students
- J.C. Booth Mid
J.C. Booth Middle School
1,115 students
What this shows Mcintosh High School reports 1,762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcintosh High School compares
Mcintosh High 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 86% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,762 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,762
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Asian 15.7%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Mcintosh High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcintosh High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starrs Mill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitewater High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J.C. Booth Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcintosh High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,762 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcintosh High School
How many students attend Mcintosh High School?
Mcintosh High School has 1,762 students enrolled. It is a high school in Peachtree City, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,695 (2022-23) → 1,740 (2023-24), nearly flat (+45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcintosh High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcintosh High School is 17.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcintosh High School?
8.4% of students at Mcintosh High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcintosh High School?
The largest demographic group at Mcintosh High School is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Peachtree City, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcintosh High School?
Mcintosh High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Peachtree City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcintosh High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Peachtree City, 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 Peachtree City on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Mcintosh High School, Fayette County also operates Fayette County High School (1,360 students), Starrs Mill High School (1,357 students), and Whitewater High School (1,303 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.