Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
Tel:
(843) 398-2650
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology serves 286 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology placed in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology's student population of 286 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2013) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 286 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mayo High For Math Science & Technology is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #31 out of 1142 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥80% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥80% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | 42% | 34% |
| White | 54% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.62 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Darlington 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mayo High For Math Science & Technology is Darlington High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Darlington Middle School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cain Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Darlington Cain Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 277 students
0.5 miles
607 First Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2450 0.5 PK-2 277 - Darlington St. Johns Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 630 students
0.9 miles
140 Park Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2350 0.9 PK-5 630 - Darlington Brockington Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 3-5 | 449 students
1.0 miles
413 Brockington Road
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2500 1.0 3-5 449 - Darlington Brunson-dargan Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 239 students
1.0 miles
400 Wells Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2533 1.0 3-5 239 - Darlington Pate Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 385 students
1.4 miles
1010 Indian Branch Road
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2400 1.4 PK-2 385
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