Best Darlington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 895 students in Darlington, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Darlington, SC is Darlington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darlington, SC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Darlington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Darlington, SC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darlington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Pinedale Drive
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5088
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Darlington, South Carolina

Darlington, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Wells Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5080
Gr: 3-5
607 First Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5020
Gr: PK-2

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Darlington, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Darlington, SC include Darlington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Darlington?
1 public middle schools are located in Darlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Darlington?
Darlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).

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