McIntosh County Schools

What McIntosh County Schools does

McIntosh County Schools is a public K-12 school district operated by the McIntosh County Board of Education, serving approximately 1,400 students in grades Pre-K through 12 across three schools in Darien, Georgia. The district is located along Georgia's scenic coast between Savannah and Brunswick and comprises Todd Grant Elementary School (Pre-K through 5th grade), McIntosh County Middle School (6th through 8th grade), and McIntosh County Academy (9th through 12th grade). It is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education, led by Superintendent Mr. Merwan Massa, and operates under the Georgia Department of Education's standards as part of the state public education system. The district holds Cognia (formerly AdvancED) global accreditation and received the GSBA Quality Badge in 2022.

The district delivers its educational program through standard public school operations, including a Curriculum & Instruction program aligned with Georgia Performance Standards, Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways—notably Commercial Fisheries and Automotive—Special Education services for students ages 3-21, a Response to Intervention (RTI) framework using a three-tier pyramid of interventions, ESOL support, gifted education, Advanced Placement courses, and free meals for all students via the federal Community Eligibility Provision. Technology infrastructure includes ClassLink single sign-on, PowerSchool as the Student Information System, AIMSweb for universal screening assessments, Chromebook devices for student computing, and participation in state communications networks. Transportation, nutrition, technology, federal programs, and school psychology are delivered through dedicated district departments.

The district is funded through public sources—local property taxes, state education funding, and federal programs including Title funding, ARP/ESSER funds, and child nutrition programs. No tuition is charged; enrollment is open to all McIntosh County residents via online registration. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The district employs between 251 and 500 staff across instructional, administrative, operational, and support functions. Recent operational events include a publicly disclosed PowerSchool Student Information System cybersecurity incident for which the district issued notification letters and bulletins.

Name

McIntosh County Schools

Legal name

McIntosh County Board of Education

Website

https://mcintosh.k12.ga.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

McIntosh County Schools is a public K-12 school district in Darien, Georgia, operating three schools and serving approximately 1,400 students in grades Pre-K through 12 with publicly funded, tuition-free education aligned to Georgia Performance Standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• Career technical education
• School nutrition program

Headquarters

HQ city

Darien

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: McIntosh County School District operates as a publicly funded K-12 educational institution supported by local, state, and federal tax dollars. Revenue comes from property taxes, state education funding, and federal programs including Title funding, ARP/ESSER funds, and child nutrition programs. The district is relatively small with approximately 1400 students across three schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

McIntosh County Schools is a public K-12 school district that delivers free Pre-K through 12th grade education to approximately 1,400 students across three schools in McIntosh County, Georgia. Its core offering includes standard academic instruction aligned to Georgia Performance Standards, Career Technical and Agricultural Education pathways (Commercial Fisheries, Automotive), Special Education, Response to Intervention support, school meals under the Community Eligibility Provision, and student transportation.

Product overview

McIntosh County Schools is a K-12 public school district serving approximately 1,400 students in grades Pre-K through 12th grade, located in Darien, Georgia. The district operates three schools: Todd Grant Elementary (Pre-K-5th), McIntosh County Middle (6th-8th), and McIntosh County Academy (9th-12th). The district offers a comprehensive educational program including core academics aligned with Georgia Performance Standards, Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs, Special Education services, Intervention/RTI support, and School Nutrition through the Community Eligibility Provision. Technology services include 1:1 Chromebook programs and ClassLink single sign-on integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Todd Grant Elementary School

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-90% of students expected to meet Tier 1 benchmarks (not at risk for failing)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Teach GeorgiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe district advertises certified teaching openings through the Teach Georgia website (TeachGeorgia.org), which is the official teacher recruitment platform for Georgia public schools. The platform connects prospective educators with job opportunities across the state.
• ClassLinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe district uses ClassLink LaunchPad as its single sign-on platform, providing students and staff centralized access to educational applications and resources.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe district utilizes PowerSchool as its Student Information System (SIS) for managing student records, grades, and enrollment. The district has communicated about a cybersecurity incident affecting the PowerSchool SIS.
• Georgia Department of EducationcoreOthersThe district operates under Georgia Performance Standards set by the state DOE and participates in state-mandated testing programs, RTI framework, and various state educational initiatives.
• Marshland Credit UnionminorOthersEmployees of the McIntosh County Board of Education are eligible to join Marshland Credit Union with a $5 membership fee. The credit union offers payroll deduction services for employees.
• American Fidelity Assurance CompanyminorOthersProvides disability insurance options available to all employees at time of hire and during open enrollment. Also offers tax-sheltered annuity products.
• Ameritas Insurance CompanyminorOthersProvides optional dental and vision insurance coverage for district employees with Plan I and Plan II options available.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of GeorgiacoreOthersBCBSGA was awarded the state contract to provide health plan administration and medical management for the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP). Coordinates with Express Scripts for pharmacy benefits and Healthways for wellness programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Long County School System: Small southeast Georgia public school district with a similar small-community profile. Comparable in enrollment size, governance, and reliance on state/federal funding streams.
• Bryan County Schools: Coastal Georgia public school district serving Pre-K through 12th grade, comparable in structure and operational scope to McIntosh County Schools, operating under the same Georgia Department of Education framework.
• Appling County Schools: Rural south Georgia public school district with comparable enrollment scale and grade-band structure. Operates under the same state oversight and participates in similar state-mandated testing and intervention programs.
• Wayne County School District: Southeast Georgia public school district with multiple schools serving elementary through high school students. Comparable scale, governance model, and funding structure under the Georgia public education system.
• McDuffie County School District: Small-to-mid-sized Georgia public school district operating Pre-K through 12th grade under the same Georgia Performance Standards and accreditation requirements as McIntosh County Schools.
• Camden County Schools: Coastal Georgia public school district serving Pre-K through 12th grade with similar size and demographic profile. Operates under the same Georgia Performance Standards and state funding framework as McIntosh County Schools.
• Liberty County School System: Southeast Georgia public school district of similar size and grade-band structure, operating multiple schools under the same state oversight and funding model.
• Glynn County School District: Adjacent southeast Georgia coastal school district headquartered in Brunswick, serving a comparable mix of elementary, middle, and high school students. Most directly comparable peer due to geographic proximity and similar coastal-community demographic.

Others

• Cognia: Global nonprofit education accreditation body that accredits McIntosh County Schools and other Georgia districts. Listed as a peer due to its standards-setting role in the district's quality framework, though it is not a competitor or operator.

Broad incumbents

• Georgia Department of Education: State-level regulatory and funding authority that sets the Georgia Performance Standards, administers state testing, and channels funding to all Georgia public school districts including McIntosh County Schools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mcintosh.schools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcintosh-county-academy

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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