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#216 of 433 private schools in GA

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Darlington School

School · Rome, GA

A private school in Rome, GA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

1014 CAVE SPRING RD SW, Rome, GA 30161

  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Diversity Index46%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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Enrollment711
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in GA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Darlington School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,002/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rome), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,176

Median home value

$185,000

Median rent

$1,006/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

60.4%

Poverty rate

20.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30161; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White72.0%
Asian13.2%
Black8.9%
Two or More3.7%
Hispanic2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Montessori School of RomePrivate · tuition7.5PK–122.1 mi115Compare →
The Academy of RomePrivate · tuition6.8K–122.4 mi36Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Darlington School is listed in Rome, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Darlington School

Darlington School is a private school in Rome, GA, serving approximately 711 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 433 private schools in GA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Darlington School

What grades does Darlington School serve?

Darlington School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Darlington School?

Darlington School has an enrollment of approximately 711 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Darlington School?

The student-teacher ratio at Darlington School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Darlington School rank in GA?

Darlington School ranks #216 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Darlington School's MySchoolScout rating?

Darlington School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Darlington School a private school?

Yes, Darlington School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Darlington School a religious school?

No, Darlington School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
711
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Floyd County
Area population (ZIP 30161)
34,461
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
40.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30161; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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