Best Schools in Darlington County, SC
Darlington County, SC has 27 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 17 elementary) serving 10,745 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Darlington County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Darlington County, SC
The top high schools in Darlington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 334 Students
2. Hartsville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1133 Students
3. Darlington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1054 Students
4. Lamar High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 269 Students
5. Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Governor's School For Science And Mathematics • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 257 Students
Best Middle Schools in Darlington County, SC
The top middle schools in Darlington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spaulding Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
2. Hartsville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students
3. Darlington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 919 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Darlington County, SC
The top elementary schools in Darlington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carolina Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 228 Students
2. Butler Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 288 Students
3. Brockington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 316 Students
4. North Hartsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 527 Students
5. Lamar-spaulding Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
6. Bay Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
7. St. John's Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students
8. Thornwell School For The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 181 Students
9. J. L. Cain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
10. Kelleytown Baptist Kindergarten
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kelleytown Baptist Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 67 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
41.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Darlington County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Darlington County, SC
How many schools are in Darlington County, SC?
Darlington County, SC has 27 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 10,745 students in total.
How do schools in Darlington County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Darlington County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Darlington County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Darlington County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Darlington County
4 places in Darlington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Hartsville (7)
- Darlington (6)
- Lamar (3)
- Society Hill (1)
School districts (1)
- Darlington 01 (18 schools)