Serving 888 students in grades 6-8, Darlington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 888 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Darlington Middle serves the eastern part of Darlington, SC, covering an attendance area of approximately 200.3 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest distance to the zone’s edge being about 15.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Darlington Middle School's student population of 888 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
888 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Darlington Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Darlington Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#864 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple & Silver
School Mascot
Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darlington Middle School's ranking?
Darlington Middle School is ranked #864 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Darlington Middle School?
888 students attend Darlington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Darlington Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Darlington Middle School?
Darlington Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Darlington Middle School offer ?
Darlington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Darlington Middle School part of?
Darlington Middle School is part of Darlington 01 School District.
School Reviews
Review Darlington Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
