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#1200 of 2,105 schools in WI
Darlington High
High School · Darlington Community School District · Darlington, WI
A Darlington Community School District high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11838 Center Hill Rd, Darlington, WI 53530
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Darlington High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 35% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Darlington High 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average396/100K
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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
$69,598
Median home value
$175,000
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Darlington Community School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Darlington High is listed in Darlington Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Darlington High
Darlington High is a public high school in Darlington, WI, part of Darlington Community School District, serving approximately 257 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,200 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Darlington High
What grades does Darlington High serve?
Darlington High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Darlington High?
Darlington High has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darlington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Darlington High is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Darlington High rank in WI?
Darlington High ranks #1,200 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Darlington High's MySchoolScout rating?
Darlington High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Darlington High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Darlington High has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Darlington High a charter school?
No, Darlington High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Darlington High a Title I school?
No, Darlington High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Darlington High?
40.1% of students at Darlington High 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
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lafayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.3%
- Phone
- (608) 776-4001
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 53530)
- 4,581
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 53530; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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