Serving 263 students in grades 9-12, Darlington High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Darlington High's attendance zone encompasses approximately 160.7 square miles in Darlington, WI, covering the entire school district. Typically, families can expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 7.7 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 11.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Darlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Darlington High School's student population of 263 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
263 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Darlington High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Darlington High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
34%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
66%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darlington High School's ranking?
Darlington High School is ranked #866 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Darlington High School often compared to?
Darlington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Black Hawk High School, Pecatonica High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Darlington High School?
The graduation rate of Darlington High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Darlington High School?
263 students attend Darlington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Darlington High School students are White, and 34% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Darlington High School?
Darlington High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Darlington High School offer ?
Darlington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Darlington High School part of?
Darlington High School is part of Darlington Community School District.
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