Excellent
#38 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 3% in state
Mayo High for Math Science & Technology
High School · Darlington 01 · Darlington, SC
A Darlington 01 high school where students score 57 points above what's typical for similar communities.
405 Chestnut Street, Darlington, SC 29532
- Math 90% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mayo High for Math Science & Technology score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 94% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mayo High for Math Science & Technology 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,051/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Darlington), 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
$41,810
Median home value
$120,400
Median rent
$885/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 990 | Compare → |
| Virtus Academy of South CarolinaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–10 | 4.7 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Hartsville HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,125 | Compare → |
| Lamar HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 247 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Darlington 01
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #4 of 18
- District spending per student
- $17,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mayo High for Math Science & Technology is listed in Darlington 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mayo High for Math Science & Technology
Mayo High for Math Science & Technology is a public high school in Darlington, SC, part of Darlington 01, serving approximately 343 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mayo High for Math Science & Technology
What grades does Mayo High for Math Science & Technology serve?
Mayo High for Math Science & Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mayo High for Math Science & Technology?
Mayo High for Math Science & Technology has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayo High for Math Science & Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayo High for Math Science & Technology is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mayo High for Math Science & Technology rank in SC?
Mayo High for Math Science & Technology ranks #38 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Mayo High for Math Science & Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Mayo High for Math Science & Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mayo High for Math Science & Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mayo High for Math Science & Technology has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mayo High for Math Science & Technology a charter school?
No, Mayo High for Math Science & Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mayo High for Math Science & Technology a Title I school?
No, Mayo High for Math Science & Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mayo High for Math Science & Technology?
100.0% of students at Mayo High for Math Science & Technology qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Darlington County
- Phone
- (843) 398-5050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 29532)
- 20,272
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 29532; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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