Best High Schools in Darlington County, SC

Darlington County, SC has 8 high schools with 3,751 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Darlington County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Darlington County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mayo High For Math Science & Technology

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 334 Students

2. Hartsville High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1133 Students

3. Lamar High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 269 Students

4. Darlington High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1054 Students

5. Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Governor's School For Science And Mathematics • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 257 Students

Best Middle Schools in Darlington County, SC

Darlington County, SC has 4 middle schools with 2,174 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Darlington County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Darlington County exceed expectations.

1. Spaulding Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students

2. Darlington Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 919 Students

3. Hartsville Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Darlington County, SC

Darlington County, SC has 20 elementary schools with 6,437 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Darlington County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Darlington County exceed expectations.

1. Carver Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 570 Students

2. Carolina Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 228 Students

3. North Hartsville Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 527 Students

4. Brockington Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 316 Students

5. St. John's Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Darlington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students

6. Henry Timrod Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 282 Students

7. Rosenwald Elementary/middle

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Darlington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 130 Students

8. North Vista Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Florence 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 464 Students

9. Thornwell School For The Arts

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 181 Students

10. Bay Road Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Darlington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Darlington County, SC

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Darlington County, SC has a total population of 62,905 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Darlington County, SC

12,362

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Darlington County, SC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

41.31 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

7.71 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

33.61 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Darlington County, SC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Darlington County, SC.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

992 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

31 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Darlington County, SC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Darlington County, SC

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Lee County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Florence County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Chesterfield County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Marlboro County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Sumter County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Dillon County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Kershaw County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Marion County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Scotland County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lancaster County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations