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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.

7-year change in McIntosh County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,394
+14 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
50%
was 49%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
38%
was 42%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,394
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
White
64%
Hispanic
3%
Black
28%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
50%
Hispanic
3%
Black
38%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 2 schools in McIntosh County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Todd Grant Elementary SchoolDarienElementaryPK-05694·
McIntosh AcademyDarienHigh09-12389·
McIntosh County Middle SchoolDarienMiddle06-08311·

Cities in McIntosh County

Darien3 schools

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 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 1,380 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,394 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment shrank from 42% to 38%.

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

How many K-12 schools serve McIntosh County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in McIntosh County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,394.
How many high schools are in McIntosh County?
McIntosh County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 389 students.
How many middle schools are in McIntosh County?
McIntosh County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 311 students.
How many elementary schools are in McIntosh County?
McIntosh County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 694 students.
What is the largest school district in McIntosh County?
McIntosh County Public Schools is the largest school district in McIntosh County, serving approximately 1,394 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in McIntosh County?
McIntosh County has roughly 11,312 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in McIntosh County?
Median household income in McIntosh County is $50,273, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 15.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of McIntosh County?
Approximately 20.0% of adults 25 and older in McIntosh County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in McIntosh County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 98.7% of students in McIntosh County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in McIntosh County schools?
Across McIntosh County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data