McIntosh County Middle School

McIntosh County
500 Greene St
Darien, GA 31305
271 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
McIntosh County Middle School, located at 500 Greene St in Darien, Georgia, serves as a central educational hub for students in the McIntosh County School District. As the primary middle school for the area, it focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school readiness by providing a comprehensive academic curriculum. The school emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while also fostering an environment that supports the social and emotional development of early adolescents.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, coastal community of Darien, reflecting the local culture and values of McIntosh County. Beyond standard classroom instruction, the institution typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and clubs, designed to encourage student engagement and school spirit. By prioritizing academic standards and character building, McIntosh County Middle School aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond, serving as a pillar of the local public school system.
271
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
114.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    127 (46.9 %)
  • Black
    112 (41.3 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (8.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: McIntosh County
Phone: (912)437-8819
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 311
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 97
Grade 7 84
Grade 8 90
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Needwood Middle School
Glynn County
748 Students
669 Harry Driggers Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31525 (6.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th