For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,325 students in Darien, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Darien, GA are Mcintosh Academy, Mcintosh County Middle School and Todd Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darien, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Darien have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Darien, GA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcintosh Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8945 Us Highway 17
Darien, GA 31305
(912) 437-6691
Darien, GA 31305
(912) 437-6691
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Mcintosh County Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Greene St
Darien, GA 31305
(912) 437-6685
Darien, GA 31305
(912) 437-6685
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Todd Grant Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1102 Ca Devillars Rd
Darien, GA 31305
(912) 437-6675
Darien, GA 31305
(912) 437-6675
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Darien, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mcintosh Youth Development Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1200 Ga Highway 251
Darien, GA 31305
(912) 437-6036
Darien, GA 31305
(912) 437-6036
500 Greene St
Darien, GA 31305
(912) 437-8896
Darien, GA 31305
(912) 437-8896
Gr: 4-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Darien, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Darien, GA include Mcintosh Academy, Mcintosh County Middle School and Todd Grant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Darien?
3 public schools are located in Darien.
What is the racial composition of students in Darien?
Darien public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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