Total enrollment
1,394
+130 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
McIntosh County
Georgia · Public K-12
McIntosh County in Georgia has 3 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 1,394 students with McIntosh County Public Schools the largest district. That works out to 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in McIntosh County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How McIntosh County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 32.5% | #95 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,394 | #124 of 137 | #2,538 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #133 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #56 of 137 | #1,261 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 98.7% | #24 of 137 | #118 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.1% | #54 of 137 | #553 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
11,312
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,394
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$50,273
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.7%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
694 students
Middle
1
311 students
High
1
389 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
McIntosh County Public Schools
1,394 students · 1 district in McIntosh County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of McIntosh County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
20.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
52
15.1% under 18
Test scores in McIntosh County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Grant Elementary School | Darien | Elementary | PK-05 | 694 | · |
| McIntosh Academy | Darien | High | 09-12 | 389 | · |
| McIntosh County Middle School | Darien | Middle | 06-08 | 311 | · |
Cities in McIntosh County
About McIntosh County
McIntosh County is a rural-scale county of about 11,312 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system educates approximately 1,394 students across 3 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $50,273, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 16%. That income level is 20% lower than the Georgia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, McIntosh County covers 1 elementary school (694 students), 1 middle school (311), and 1 high school (389).
McIntosh County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,394 students across McIntosh County.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 10%: 1,264 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,394 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for McIntosh County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data