McIntosh Academy
8945 Us Highway 17, Darien, GA 31305. 80 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 56.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.
95% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 48% of graduates to college; McIntosh Academy sends 56.3%, 8 points more than expected.
The path from McIntosh Academy
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 45%Georgia private college 1.3%Georgia technical college 10%Career credential, working 8.8%Working, not in college 21.3%Not found in Georgia records 13.8%Share of the 80 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Concord University, Benedict College, Johnson University - Florida. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt College of Coastal Georgia 15 29% $14,394 $44,872 $18,350 Fort Valley State University 8 39% $12,421 $41,857 $26,738 Coastal Pines Technical College 5 53% $395 $35,445 — Kennesaw State University 4 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 3 40% $6,874 $41,999 $18,363 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Coastal Plains High School (14.3 mi, 25.1% to college) · Brunswick High School (17.8 mi, 53.7% to college) · Glynn Academy (20.5 mi, 67.2% to college) · Long County High School (24.6 mi, 51.3% to college) · Liberty County High School (29.0 mi, 49% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the McIntosh County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | McIntosh Academy | McIntosh County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 56.3% | 56.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 98.1% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 928 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 43.4% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of McIntosh Academy graduates go to college?
- 56.3% of the Class of 2024 at McIntosh Academy enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do McIntosh Academy graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most McIntosh Academy graduates are College of Coastal Georgia, Fort Valley State University and Coastal Pines Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at McIntosh Academy?
- McIntosh Academy has a four-year graduation rate of 98.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many McIntosh Academy graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 11.8% of McIntosh Academy's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
