Summary:
Darlington, Oklahoma is home to a single standout elementary school, Darlington Public School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 255 students. The school is part of the Darlington District, which is ranked 60th out of 452 districts in the state and has a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Darlington Public School is a high-performing institution, with significantly higher proficiency rates in 3rd and 4th grade math compared to the state average. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency was 52% versus the state's 34%, and its 4th grade math proficiency was 68% versus the state's 35%. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has improved over time, moving from 586th out of 957 elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 114th out of 614 in 2024-2025.
While Darlington Public School excels academically, it faces some challenges, including a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 19% in the 2024-2025 school year. The school also serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 73.33% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. To address these needs, the school spends $11,654 per student, which is higher than the national average, and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20.1, slightly higher than the recommended 15-18 students per teacher.
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