Top Rankings
Darlington 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,862 students in Darlington 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Darlington 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
8,862 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
713 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Darlington 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 81 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.67
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,294 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
14,678 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
426 Students
106,236 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
4,435 Students
248,106 Students
% Black Students
50%
31%
# White Students
3,028 Students
373,634 Students
% White Students
34%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
931 Students
47,903 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
353
27,303
# Students in K Grade:
588
54,200
# Students in 1st Grade:
642
56,847
# Students in 2nd Grade:
689
58,232
# Students in 3rd Grade:
663
57,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
602
57,861
# Students in 5th Grade:
644
58,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
620
58,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
658
59,444
# Students in 8th Grade:
698
60,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
847
71,959
# Students in 10th Grade:
696
63,852
# Students in 11th Grade:
604
57,101
# Students in 12th Grade:
558
52,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,631 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,313 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$156 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$145 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,631
$15,220
Spending / Student
$16,313
$14,817
Best Darlington 01 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5050
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Lamar High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
216 North Darlington Avenue
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Hartsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Lewellyn Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3130
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,125 students
Rank: #44.
Darlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Spring Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5140
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5140
Grades: 9-12
| 990 students
Rank: #55.
Carolina Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
719 West Carolina Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3230
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3230
Grades: 1-5
| 213 students
Rank: #66.
Lamar-spaulding Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5232 Lamar Highway 401
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 398-6370
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 398-6370
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
North Hartsville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 School Drive
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3115
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3115
Grades: 1-5
| 473 students
Rank: #88.
Spaulding Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Cartersville Highway
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7625
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7625
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
Rank: #99.
St. John's Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Park Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5130
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5130
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #1010.
Darlington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Pinedale Drive
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5088
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5088
Grades: 6-8
| 895 students
Rank: #1111.
Bay Road Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Bay Road
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 398-6300
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 398-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #1212.
Brockington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
413 Brockington Road
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2500
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2500
Grades: 3-5
| 311 students
Rank: #1313.
Hartsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1427 Fourteenth Street
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3121
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3121
Grades: 6-8
| 872 students
Rank: #1414.
Rosenwald Elementary Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 Church Street
Society Hill, SC 29593
(843) 398-2700
Society Hill, SC 29593
(843) 398-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 65 students
Rank: #1515.
J. L. Cain Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 First Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-6220
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1616.
Thornwell School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
437 West Carolina Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3127
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3127
Grades: 1-5
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
Darlington County Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
160 Pinedale Drive
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-4796
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-4796
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1010 Indian Branch Road
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5070
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5070
Grades: PK-2
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
1615 Blanding Drive
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3310
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3310
Grades: PK-K
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Darlington 01 School District?
Darlington 01 School District manages 19 public schools serving 8,862 students.
What is the rank of Darlington 01hool District?
Darlington 01hool District is ranked #46 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Darlington 01hool District?
50% of Darlington 01hool District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Darlington 01hool District?
Darlington 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Darlington 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,313 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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