Summary:
The city of Darlington, South Carolina is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 47th out of 75 districts in the state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement across the district.
The standout school in the Darlington district appears to be Mayo High For Math Science & Technology, a public magnet high school that consistently ranks among the top 4 high schools in South Carolina. This school has exceptional test scores, with over 90% of students proficient or better in core subjects, as well as high graduation rates and low dropout rates compared to the district and state averages. Another school that stands out is Darlington Middle, which ranks in the top 2 stars out of 5 for middle schools in the state, with a notable 100% proficiency in Algebra.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with most schools performing below state averages in areas such as English Language Arts and Mathematics, particularly at the elementary level. The high poverty levels, as indicated by the 100% free/reduced lunch rates, and the high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% across all schools, likely contribute to the lower academic performance. Addressing these issues, along with potentially adjusting student-teacher ratios, could be areas of focus for the Darlington 01 district to drive overall improvement.
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