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6.9 avg / 10

Darlington 01 School District

School District · Darlington, South Carolina

Students: 8,862
Teachers (FTE): 730
Estimated Scores: 11%

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

18

11 elem, 3 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,420

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

How this district compares

South Carolina rank

#16 of 77

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above South Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,420

+$3,089 vs South Carolina median

District size

8,862 students

Larger than South Carolina median

About Darlington 01

Darlington 01 is a Darlington, South Carolina school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 8,862 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $17,420 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Darlington 01 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lamar-spaulding Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Darlington 01 students show an average math proficiency of 40.8% and ELA proficiency of 47.1%.

The district includes 11 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Darlington 01, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 40.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 47.1%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Darlington 01 with test data.

District Details

City
Darlington
Total Enrollment
8,862
Teachers (FTE)
730
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Darlington 01?

Darlington 01 has 18 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Darlington 01?

The average composite rating for Darlington 01 is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Darlington 01?

Darlington 01 spends $17,420 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Darlington 01?

The average student-teacher ratio in Darlington 01 is 12.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Darlington 01?

Lamar-spaulding Elementary is the highest-rated school in Darlington 01 with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Darlington 01?

Across schools in Darlington 01 with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Darlington 01 compare to other districts in South Carolina?

Darlington 01 has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
40.8%
ELA Proficiency
47.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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