For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 92 students in Darlington, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 559 private students). 14% of all K-12 students in Darlington, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in Darlington, MD is Darlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darlington, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Darlington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Darlington, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Darlington Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2119 Shuresville Rd
Darlington, MD 21034
(410) 638-3700
Darlington, MD 21034
(410) 638-3700
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Darlington, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Darlington, MD include Darlington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Darlington?
1 public schools are located in Darlington.
What percentage of students in Darlington go to public school?
14% of all K-12 students in Darlington are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Darlington?
Darlington public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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