For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,162 students in 29532, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 307 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 29532, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29532, SC are Mayo High For Math Science & Technology, Darlington High School and St. John's Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29532 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29532, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29532, SC 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 5%10
405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5050
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Darlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Spring Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5140
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5140
Grades: 9-12
| 1,089 students
Rank: #33.
St. John's Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
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: #44.
Darlington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
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: #55.
Brockington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
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: #66.
J. L. Cain Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 First Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-6220
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 567 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
| n/a 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
29532, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Wells Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5080
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5080
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
607 First Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5020
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5020
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29532, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29532, SC include Mayo High For Math Science & Technology, Darlington High School and St. John's Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29532, SC?
8 public schools are located in 29532, SC.
What percentage of students in 29532, SC go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 29532, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29532, SC?
29532, SC public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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