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Mayo High For Math Science & Technology vs. Darlington High School

Should I attend Mayo High For Math Science & Technology or Darlington 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
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Darlington High School
525 Spring Street
Darlington, SC 29532
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Mayo High For Math Science & Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
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%)

Darlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 313 students in grades 9-12, Mayo High For Math Science & Technology ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
313 students
1,089 students
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% Male | % Female
39% | 61%
48% | 52%
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
75 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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Test Scores

#6 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 1%)
#227 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
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≥80%
(Top 5% in SC)
49%
(Top 30% in SC)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mayo High For Math Science & Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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≥95%
(Top 1% in SC)
73%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mayo High For Math Science & Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Darlington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
(Top 5% in SC)
89%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart display graduation rate of Mayo High For Math Science & Technology and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
83
374
Grade 10 Students
92
263
Grade 11 Students
83
230
Grade 12 Students
55
222

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
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n/a
% Hispanic
4%
4%
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% Black
29%
59%
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% White
57%
28%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
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0.59
0.57
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(14-15 School Year Data)
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
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