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Best Schools in Darlington, WI
Darlington, WI has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,323 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Darlington meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Darlington, WI
The top high schools in Darlington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belmont High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 177 Students
2. Shullsburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shullsburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 103 Students
3. Darlington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 280 Students
4. Argyle High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argyle School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
5. Black Hawk High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black Hawk School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 109 Students
Best Middle Schools in Darlington, WI
The top middle schools in Darlington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Argyle Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argyle School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students
2. Black Hawk Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black Hawk School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 85 Students
3. Shullsburg Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shullsburg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Darlington, WI
The top elementary schools in Darlington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Black Hawk Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black Hawk School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
2. Argyle Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argyle School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 153 Students
3. Darlington Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 620 Students
4. Belmont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 228 Students
5. Shullsburg Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shullsburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
6. Holy Rosary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Holy Rosary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 51 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Darlington, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Darlington, WI has a total population of 4,045 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Darlington, WI
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, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Darlington, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Darlington, WI.
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, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Darlington, WI
How many schools are in Darlington, WI?
Darlington, WI has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,323 students in total.
How do schools in Darlington perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Darlington score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Darlington meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Darlington?
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: 43%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Darlington
2 of 2 schools in Darlington carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Darlington. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.