Mayo High For Math Science & Technology

405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 334 students in grades 9-12, Mayo High For Math Science & Technology ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in SC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mayo High For Math Science & Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Mayo High For Math Science & Technology's student population of 334 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Mayo High For Math Science & Technology ranks within the top 5% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mayo High For Math Science & Technology is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#12 out of 1154 schools
(Top 5%)
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≥80%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mayo High For Math Science & Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
52%
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≥95%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mayo High For Math Science & Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
30%
31%
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White
56%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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≥90%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mayo High For Math Science & Technology's ranking?
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology is ranked #12 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mayo High For Math Science & Technology often compared to?
Mayo High For Math Science & Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Darlington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mayo High For Math Science & Technology?
The graduation rate of Mayo High For Math Science & Technology is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mayo High For Math Science & Technology?
334 students attend Mayo High For Math Science & Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mayo High For Math Science & Technology students are White, 30% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mayo High For Math Science & Technology?
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mayo High For Math Science & Technology offer ?
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mayo High For Math Science & Technology part of?
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology is part of Darlington 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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