Public schools in Darlington, SC
8 open public schools with an address in Darlington, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,395
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Darlington public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Darlington, SC: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,395 students, an average of 485 per school. The largest campus is Darlington High (965 students), and the largest elementary school is J. L. Cain Elementary (533).
Every listed school belongs to Darlington 01. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Darlington
Elementary schools in Darlington
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Creek Elementary Darlington 01 | KG–05 | — | — | |
| Brockington Elementary Darlington 01 · Magnet | 03–05 | 303 | 13.3:1 | |
| J. L. Cain Elementary Darlington 01 | PK–05 | 533 | 12.4:1 | |
| Pate Elementary Darlington 01 | PK–02 | 397 | 13.9:1 |
Middle schools in Darlington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington Middle Darlington 01 | 06–08 | 888 | 15.3:1 |
High schools in Darlington
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington County Institute of Technology Darlington 01 · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Darlington High Darlington 01 | 09–12 | 965 | 13.6:1 | |
| Mayo High For Math Science & Technology Darlington 01 · Magnet | 09–12 | 309 | 13.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.9%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black60.3%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Darlington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,395 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Darlington
How many public schools are in Darlington, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Darlington: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 3,395 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Darlington?
All listed public schools with an address in Darlington belong to Darlington 01. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Darlington?
Darlington High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Darlington, with 965 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Darlington?
No school with an address in Darlington is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in South Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Darlington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Darlington public schools is 13.4:1, similar to the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Darlington guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities