ROSENWALD ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Rosenwald Elementary/Middle is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Darlington 01 school district, located in Society Hill, SC with about 146 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Rosenwald Elementary/Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rosenwald Elementary/Middle School is a public educational institution located in the rural town of Society Hill, South Carolina. Serving students from elementary through middle school grades, the school operates as part of the Darlington County School District. Its name honors the legacy of Julius Rosenwald, a philanthropist who partnered with Booker T. Washington in the early 20th century to build thousands of schools for African American children across the rural South.

The school functions as a community hub for the small town of Society Hill, focusing on providing a foundational education in a close-knit environment. As a combined-grade facility, Rosenwald aims to provide academic support and personal development for students as they transition from their early childhood learning years into the more complex curriculum of middle school. While the school is smaller than those in larger urban centers, it emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains a commitment to meeting the state-mandated academic standards of South Carolina.

For more information, contact Rosenwald Elementary/Middle at (843) 398-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.