McIntosh County Academy in Darien, Georgia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

McIntosh County Academy is a rural public school in Darien, Georgia that is part of Mcintosh Co School District. It serves 389 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.4:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

389 Students

27 Teachers

8945 US Highway 17

Darien, GA 31305 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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McIntosh County Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Durant

Mrs. Stanley

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McIntosh County Academy Demographics

63%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

40%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

McIntosh County Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 3, 2026

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