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McIntosh Academy

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McIntosh Academy ranks 203 rd of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

203^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 55% of Georgia high schools

Summary

McIntosh Academy is a public high school located in Darien, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 380 students. The school is part of the McIntosh County School District, which is ranked 99 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McIntosh Academy has seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.4% in 2022-2023 to 97.4% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's performance on the Milestones Assessments has been mixed compared to the state and county averages, with strengths in some subjects like Biology but lower proficiency rates in others like Algebra I and American Literature and Composition. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.16% in 2023-2024 to 79.24% in 2022-2023, suggesting it serves a population with greater economic needs.

When comparing McIntosh Academy to nearby schools, Brunswick High School, which is part of the Glynn County School District, consistently outperforms McIntosh Academy on the Milestones Assessments and has a higher graduation rate. In contrast, Coastal Plains High School, a state specialty school, has significantly lower test scores and a higher student-teacher ratio compared to McIntosh Academy. By understanding these key metrics and comparisons, McIntosh Academy can work to enhance its educational outcomes and better serve its students.

389

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,482

Per pupil spending ?

95.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8945 US Highway 17
Darien, GA 31305

(912) 437-6691

District: McIntosh County

Feeder schools for McIntosh Academy:

Elementary:	Todd Grant Elementary School
Middle:	McIntosh County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.6%

African American:

38.6%

Two or more races:

6.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 55th percentile in 2015 → 55th in 2025

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Above the Georgia median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (37% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Algebra I scores 14 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg38%

Georgia avg42%

203^rd of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 45%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

99^th of 206McIntosh County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	44.7	203 of 452	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	32.3	283 of 458	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	26.8	306 of 442	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.6	258 of 429	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	68.2	70 of 410	82.9%	★★★★☆
2019	31.0	292 of 438	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.5	268 of 428	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.2	250 of 420	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	29.4	284 of 426	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.6	197 of 435	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	46.1	234 of 425	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	30.5	328 of 425	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	39.5	267 of 396	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	37.3	291 of 402	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	53.9	171 of 384	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	41.2	255 of 372	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.0	222 of 370	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	24.8	302 of 358	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	21.8	292 of 335	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Biology44%~ state avg

United States History37%~ state avg

American Literature and Composition35%-6 vs state

Algebra I31%-14 vs state

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Schools Near McIntosh Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McIntosh Academy	Public	9-12	8945 US Highway 17	Darien	31305	McIntosh County	McIntosh County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 437-6691	389	29	13.4	95.4%	197 (50.6%)	150 (38.6%)	11 (2.8%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.7%)	44.7	203^rd of 452 public high schools	55.1%		32.3	283^rd of 458 public high schools	38.2%	80	34.7	31.4	43.9	36.9	$15,482	$822	$14,660
Coastal Plains High School	Public	9-12	1111 Glynco Parkway Summit Bui	Brunswick	31525	Glynn County	State Specialty Schools I- Coastal Plains High School	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 267-9700	1,161	74	15.7	27.6%	634 (54.6%)	311 (26.8%)	147 (12.7%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	62 (5.3%)	17.8	372^nd of 452 public high schools	17.7%		22	345^th of 458 public high schools	24.7%	27	19.1	23.4	18.4	19.6	$16,242	$885	$15,356
Brunswick High School	Public	9-12	3885 Altama Ave	Brunswick	31520	Glynn County	Glynn County	No	No	No	No	(912) 267-4200	1,951	125	15.5	91.0%	692 (35.5%)	818 (41.9%)	305 (15.6%)	43 (2.2%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	84 (4.3%)	71.9	80^th of 452 public high schools	82.3%		65.3	104^th of 458 public high schools	77.3%	24	53.8	51.7	57.8	62.6	$13,640	$652	$12,989

Frequently Asked Questions about McIntosh Academy

How many students attend McIntosh Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 389 students attended McIntosh Academy.

What district is McIntosh Academy in?

McIntosh County

Is McIntosh Academy a good school?

McIntosh Academy ranks 203^rd of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into McIntosh Academy?

McIntosh Academy is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Todd Grant Elementary School
Middle : McIntosh County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of McIntosh Academy?

Students at McIntosh Academy are 51% White, 39% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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