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Darlington 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 9,223 students in Darlington 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Darlington 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
9,223 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
690 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Darlington 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 78 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 83 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
48%
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.65
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
58 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
411 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
4,572 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
50%
32%
# White Students
3,260 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
35%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
920 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
309
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
635
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
692
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
626
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
675
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
611
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
662
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
709
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
750
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
727
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
930
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
727
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
627
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
543
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,941 is higher than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,675 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$156 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$145 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,941
$15,453
Spending / Student
$15,675
$15,044
Best Darlington 01 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5050
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Lamar High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
216 North Darlington Avenue
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Darlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Spring Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5140
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5140
Grades: 9-12
| 1,089 students
Rank: #44.
Hartsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Lewellyn Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3130
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,158 students
Rank: #55.
Carolina Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
719 West Carolina Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3230
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3230
Grades: 1-5
| 228 students
Rank: #66.
North Hartsville Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 School Drive
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3115
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3115
Grades: 1-5
| 545 students
Rank: #77.
Spaulding Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Cartersville Highway
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7625
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7625
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #88.
St. John's Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Park Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5130
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5130
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #99.
Hartsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1427 Fourteenth Street
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3121
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3121
Grades: 6-8
| 987 students
Rank: #1010.
Brockington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
413 Brockington Road
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2500
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2500
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: #1111.
Darlington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Pinedale Drive
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5088
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5088
Grades: 6-8
| 942 students
Rank: #1212.
Rosenwald Elementary/middle
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 Church Street
Society Hill, SC 29593
(843) 398-2700
Society Hill, SC 29593
(843) 398-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 123 students
Rank: #1313.
Thornwell School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
437 West Carolina Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3127
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3127
Grades: 1-5
| 184 students
Rank: n/an/a
1251 Bay Road
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 398-6300
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 398-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: n/an/a
Darlington County Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
160 Pinedale Drive
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-4796
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-4796
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
607 First Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-6220
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: n/an/a
5232 Lamar Highway 401
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 398-6370
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 398-6370
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: n/an/a
1010 Indian Branch Road
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5070
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5070
Grades: PK-2
| 409 students
Rank: n/an/a
1615 Blanding Drive
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3310
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3310
Grades: PK-K
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Darlington 01 School District?
Darlington 01 School District manages 19 public schools serving 9,223 students.
What is the rank of Darlington 01 School District?
Darlington 01 School District is ranked #46 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Darlington 01 School District?
50% of Darlington 01 School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Darlington 01 School District?
Darlington 01 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Darlington 01 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,675 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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