Darlington High School vs. Lamar High School
Should I attend Darlington High School or Lamar High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Darlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Lamar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,089 students in grades 9-12, Darlington High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 267 students in grades 9-12, Lamar High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,089 students
267 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#93 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
374
89
Grade 10 Students
263
61
Grade 11 Students
230
75
Grade 12 Students
222
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
59%
49%
% White
28%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%