The top reported proficiency rate is 88% in Social studies. The lowest is 36% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Todd Grant Elementary School
Todd Grant Elementary School is a regular public school serving pre-K through fifth grade in Darien, the only municipality in McIntosh County. The school enrolls a diverse student body with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic profile of this working shrimping village on Georgia's coast.
The student population is almost evenly split between white and Black students, with representation of other backgrounds. The school draws from a community where the dominant employment sectors are public administration, health care, and transportation and warehousing tied to I-95 logistics and the seafood industry. For families considering Todd Grant, the location sits apart from Darien's historic downtown riverfront; the school district operates separate elementary, middle, and high school campuses rather than a unified downtown presence.
On state assessments in English language arts and math, Todd Grant's proficiency rates run below the midpoint. In ELA, tested grades show proficiency in the low-to-mid range across third, fourth, and fifth grade. Math proficiency is similarly modest across the grade band, with fifth grade particularly soft. Science proficiency at fifth grade reaches a slightly higher level than ELA or math. These results suggest that a parent considering this school should expect foundational-skills instruction rather than advanced or accelerated academics, and may want to look into how the school approaches reading and numeracy remediation for students working below grade level.
Data on special education identification and English learner enrollment were not reported, so a family with a child who has an IEP or language-development needs will want to ask the school directly about its capacity in those areas. The school does not have a graduation rate, because it serves only elementary grades; that metric applies only to high schools.
The housing market in the Darien zip code reflects modest affordability relative to the national benchmark, with home values below the state average. Mortgage financing is available at prevailing rates, though median household income in the area has been relatively stable. For a family relocating to Darien for employment in the working waterfront or industrial park sectors, Todd Grant represents the neighborhood elementary option, and its program emphasizes traditional elementary structure without special designation or alternative pedagogy.
The district as a whole has recently strengthened its high school graduation rate and is building out hands-on technical pathways in commercial fisheries and automotive alongside early-learning programs, which may signal an emerging strength in career-connected learning. The district also holds a property tax millage above the rollback rate, a factor that affects annual cost of residency.
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