McIntosh County Middle School

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McIntosh County Middle School ranks 286 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

McIntosh County Middle School is a public middle school in Darien, Georgia, serving 271 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the McIntosh County School District, which is ranked 111 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McIntosh County Middle School has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of Georgia middle schools, with proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments generally below the state and county averages, ranging from 15-60% across different subject areas and grade levels. Compared to the nearby Risley Middle School, Glynn Middle, Jane Macon Middle, and Needwood Middle School in the Glynn County district, McIntosh County Middle School's academic performance is significantly lower, with the Glynn County schools generally outperforming it by 10-20 percentage points or more in proficiency rates.

Despite the relatively higher spending per student and smaller class sizes at McIntosh County Middle School, the school has struggled to improve its academic performance over the past several years. This may be due in part to the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79-86%, which is significantly higher than the Glynn County schools (50-74%). The stark contrast in performance with nearby schools suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the academic challenges at McIntosh County Middle School, and addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach.

Detail:

Public 6-8

500 Greene St
Darien, GA 31305

(912) 437-6685

District: McIntosh County

SchoolDigger Rank:
286^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Students who attend McIntosh County Middle School usually attend:

High:

McIntosh Academy

Feeder schools for McIntosh County Middle School:

Elementary:

Todd Grant Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 271

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.9%

African American:

41.3%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McIntosh County Middle School ranks better than 51.4% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.34. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

McIntosh County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks McIntosh County Middle School 286^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See McIntosh County Middle School in the ranking list.)

McIntosh County:

SchoolDigger ranks McIntosh County 111^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McIntosh County Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	32.18	338^th	420	19.5%
2007	30.09	369^th	445	17.1%
2008	25.62	394^th	462	14.7%
2009	30.01	383^rd	466	17.8%
2010	32.73	382^nd	494	22.7%
2011	42.31	336^th	504	33.3%
2012	45.94	322^nd	508	36.6%
2013	32.07	416^th	527	21.1%
2014	46.18	340^th	521	34.7%
2015	34.51	359^th	537	33.1%
2016	31.97	378^th	545	30.6%
2017	32.44	375^th	539	30.4%
2018	30.91	391^st	543	28.0%
2019	35.96	358^th	559	36.0%
2021	38.68	317^th	542	41.5%
2022	48.76	271^st	567	52.2%
2023	54.19	235^th	577	59.3%
2024	48.34	286^th	588	51.4%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McIntosh County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	202	256	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
2002	238	277	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
2003	238	277	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
2004	212	259	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
2005	223	256	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	3	489
2006	234	229	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	2	471
2007	236	218	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	2	466
2008	230	205	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	7	458
2009	198	192	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	8	408
2010	186	184	0	10	1	0	6	0	387
2011	190	172	1	4	1	0	4	0	372
2012	187	176	5	6	0	0	2	0	376
2013	193	171	4	6	1	0	4	0	379
2014	210	154	4	6	1	0	16	0	391
2015	212	135	2	8	1	0	17	0	375
2016	189	115	0	7	0	2	22	0	335
2017	149	125	2	9	0	1	11	0	297
2018	143	128	1	11	1	1	12	0	297
2019	152	135	1	10	0	0	13	0	311
2020	163	138	1	9	1	0	18	0	330
2021	144	133	1	7	1	0	20	0	306
2022	139	122	2	7	0	0	14	0	284
2023	127	112	2	8	0	0	22	0	271

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McIntosh County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	469	31.9	14.7	66.7
2002	521	33.8	15.4	77.7
2003	521	33.8	15.4	77.7
2004	478	32.3	14.8	77.6
2005	489	28.2	17.3	80.9
2006	471	30.3	15.5	76.5
2007	466	30.3	15.4	75
2008	458	30.6	15.0	72.3
2009	408	32.6	12.5	83.8
2010	387	27.1	14.2	86.3
2011	372	23.6	15.7	82.8
2012	376	26.6	14.1	75.8
2013	379	25.7	14.7	82.1
2014	391	25.5	15.3	89.3
2015	375	26.0	14.4	89.3
2016	335	26.0	12.8	89.3
2017	297	22.0	13.5	89.2
2018	297	23.1	12.8	85.5
2019	311	23.3	13.3	85.5
2020	330	25.2	13.0	85.5
2021	306	25.5	12.0	85.6
2022	284	24.6	11.5	n/a
2023	271	26.0	10.4	79.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McIntosh County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	469	31.9	14.7	66.7
2002	521	33.8	15.4	77.7
2003	521	33.8	15.4	77.7
2004	478	32.3	14.8	77.6
2005	489	28.2	17.3	80.9
2006	471	30.3	15.5	76.5
2007	466	30.3	15.4	75
2008	458	30.6	15.0	72.3
2009	408	32.6	12.5	83.8
2010	387	27.1	14.2	86.3
2011	372	23.6	15.7	82.8
2012	376	26.6	14.1	75.8
2013	379	25.7	14.7	82.1
2014	391	25.5	15.3	89.3
2015	375	26.0	14.4	89.3
2016	335	26.0	12.8	89.3
2017	297	22.0	13.5	89.2
2018	297	23.1	12.8	85.5
2019	311	23.3	13.3	85.5
2020	330	25.2	13.0	85.5
2021	306	25.5	12.0	85.6
2022	284	24.6	11.5	n/a
2023	271	26.0	10.4	79.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McIntosh County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,325 (11.7%)	$9,958 (88.3%)	$11,283
2018	$985 (8.6%)	$10,488 (91.4%)	$11,473
2019	$729 (6.5%)	$10,569 (93.5%)	$11,298

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McIntosh County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 358^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 235^th of 577 Middle schools	23.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (McIntosh County Middle School)	36	37.9	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (McIntosh County)	36	37.9	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (McIntosh County Middle School)	43.9	29.5	14.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (McIntosh County)	43.9	29.5	14.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (McIntosh County Middle School)	27.1	44.3	17.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (McIntosh County)	27.1	44.3	17.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (McIntosh County Middle School)	17.8	41.8	24%
7th Grade Mathematics (McIntosh County)	17.8	41.8	24%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (McIntosh County Middle School)	47.8	38	9.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (McIntosh County)	47.8	38	9.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (McIntosh County Middle School)	13.2	26.1	12.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (McIntosh County)	13.2	26.1	12.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (McIntosh County Middle School)	22.7	34.8	12.1%
8th Grade Science (McIntosh County)	22.7	34.8	12.1%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (McIntosh County Middle School)	26.4	28.3	1.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (McIntosh County)	26.4	28.3	1.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (McIntosh County Middle School)	12.5	59.1	46.6%
End of Course Algebra I (McIntosh County)	5.5	19.7	14.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	311	271	12.9%
African American	135	112	17%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	10	8	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	152	127	16.4%
Two or More Races	13	22	69.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.5%	79.3%	6.2%

Schools Near McIntosh County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McIntosh County Middle School	Public	6-8	500 Greene St	Darien	31305	McIntosh County	McIntosh County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 437-6685	271	26	10.4	79.3%	127 (46.9%)	112 (41.3%)	8 (3.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.1%)	48.3	286^th of 588 public middle schools	51.4%		54.2	235^th of 577 public middle schools	59.3%	51	60.0	39.8	34.0	53.2	34.7	29.5	31.6	15.2	36.7	$11,298	$729	$10,569
Needwood Middle School	Public	6-8	669 Harry Driggers Blvd	Brunswick	31525	Glynn County	Glynn County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 261-4488	748	53	14.0	66.3%	268 (35.8%)	286 (38.2%)	135 (18.0%)	15 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	39 (5.2%)	61.3	196^th of 588 public middle schools	66.7%		64.1	177^th of 577 public middle schools	69.3%	19	100.0	41.1	38.5	44.9	32.3	37.2	50.0	39.5	41.2	$10,507	$678	$9,829
Jane Macon Middle	Public	6-8	201 McKenzie Dr	Brunswick	31523	Glynn County	Glynn County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 265-3337	780	56	14.0	73.8%	306 (39.2%)	293 (37.6%)	114 (14.6%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	54 (6.9%)	57.1	227^th of 588 public middle schools	61.4%		59.7	202^nd of 577 public middle schools	65.0%	25	100.0	34.1	34.5	43.0	41.3	43.2	43.2	33.9	35.6	$8,691	$661	$8,030
Glynn Middle	Public	6-8	635 Lanier Blvd	Brunswick	31520	Glynn County	Glynn County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 267-4150	815	55	14.8	50.8%	393 (48.2%)	222 (27.2%)	152 (18.7%)	12 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.9%)	74.7	127^th of 588 public middle schools	78.4%		75	123^rd of 577 public middle schools	78.7%	4	98.1	55.9	51.8	55.6	53.1	46.6	52.5	19.9	50.4	$9,238	$499	$8,740
Risley Middle School	Public	6-8	707 Southport Pkwy	Brunswick	31523	Glynn County	Glynn County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 267-4100	635	54	11.7	61.3%	309 (48.7%)	211 (33.2%)	77 (12.1%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.6%)	60.8	200^th of 588 public middle schools	66.0%		47.7	277^th of 577 public middle schools	52.0%	77	90.0	43.6	37.9	50.0	33.2	29.0	48.8	40.2	40.1	$9,675	$894	$8,781

Frequently Asked Questions about McIntosh County Middle School

What district is McIntosh County Middle School in?

McIntosh County

What high school do graduates of McIntosh County Middle School attend?

Students who attend McIntosh County Middle School usually go on to attend McIntosh Academy

Is McIntosh County Middle School a good school?

McIntosh County Middle School ranks 286^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McIntosh County Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended McIntosh County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of McIntosh County Middle School?

Students at McIntosh County Middle School are 47% White, 41% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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