Darlington 01 School District
School District · Darlington, South Carolina
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
8,862
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
8,862
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Darlington 01?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Darlington 01 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lamar High
Lamar · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Darlington High
Darlington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lamar-spaulding Elementary
Lamar · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#17 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
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
The short answer
Darlington 01 ranks #17 of 77 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Darlington 01's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lamar High (9.6/10), Darlington High (8.9/10), and Lamar-spaulding Elementary (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Darlington 01
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamar High | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Darlington High | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Lamar-spaulding Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Mayo High for Math Science & Technology | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Hartsville High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Bay Road Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Carolina Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | J. L. Cain Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Spaulding Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | North Hartsville Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $17,420 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Darlington 01 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lamar High, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Darlington 01 students show an average math proficiency of 52.7% and ELA proficiency of 54.3%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Darlington 01 with test data.
Schools in Darlington 01
18 schoolsElementary Schools11
Middle Schools3
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Darlington
- Total Enrollment
- 8,862
- Teachers (FTE)
- 730
- District spending per student
- $17,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Darlington 01?
Darlington 01's district-level spending was $17,420 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 High is the highest-rated school in Darlington 01 with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Darlington 01?
Across schools in Darlington 01 with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.3%. 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 6.7/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.3%
How we rate schools
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Compare Darlington 01 with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Richland 01 (48)
- Berkeley 01 (47)
- Aiken 01 (41)
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- Richland 02 (32)
- Lexington 01 (31)
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- Dorchester 02 (25)
- Sumter 01 (25)
- York 03 (25)
- Florence 01 (24)
- Pickens 01 (24)
- Lancaster 01 (23)
- Lexington 05 (23)
- York 04 (20)
- Anderson 05 (19)
- Georgetown 01 (19)
- Kershaw 01 (17)
- Oconee 01 (17)
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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