Enrollment
1,762
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130213001892
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 57/100 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
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcintosh High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcintosh High School
Mcintosh High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Peachtree City, Georgia, enrolling 1,762 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Georgia schools and 20% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.4% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,762 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 96 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Fayette County also operates Fayette County High School (1,360 students) and Starrs Mill High School (1,357 students) alongside Mcintosh High 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 High School compares
Mcintosh High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,095
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County, which includes Mcintosh High School.
$13,095
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 37.6%
Federal 8.4%
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 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
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~1,762 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mcintosh High School a good school?
Mcintosh High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 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.
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