High Schools in Darlington 01

The Darlington 01 school district in South Carolina is home to 4 high schools: Hartsville High, Darlington High, Mayo High for Math, Science & Technology, and Lamar High. While the district serves a highly economically disadvantaged student population, with all schools having 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, there is a stark contrast in academic performance between the schools.

The standout school in the district is Mayo High for Math, Science & Technology, which consistently ranks among the top 4 high schools in the state and earns a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Mayo High boasts exceptional test scores, with 100% proficiency in Algebra 1/Math and English 2, and over 88% proficiency in English 1 and US History. The school also has a high graduation rate of 85.4% and a low dropout rate of 2.3%, along with relatively high spending per student at $16,981 and a smaller student-teacher ratio of 14.2.

In contrast, the other high schools in the Darlington 01 district appear to be performing below the state average on many metrics. Darlington High and Lamar High have lower test scores, lower graduation rates, and lower statewide rankings compared to Mayo High and the state as a whole. Additionally, all 4 high schools in the district have significantly higher rates of chronic absenteeism, nearly double the state average, which likely contributes to the lower academic performance seen across the district.