DARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Darlington High is a public high school that is part of the Darlington 01 school district, located in Darlington, SC with about 1,140 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 81 teachers, Darlington High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Darlington High School, located on Spring Street in Darlington, South Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Darlington County School District. As a public high school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career paths, typically featuring a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations. The school plays a significant role in the social and academic development of local youth, fostering an environment aimed at student growth and community engagement.
The facility at 525 Spring Street functions as a pillar of the town’s educational infrastructure, emphasizing the district’s commitment to preparing students for the challenges of the modern workforce and higher education. By providing a structured learning environment, the school focuses on academic achievement, personal responsibility, and school spirit. Like many high schools in the region, Darlington High aims to balance traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for student involvement, helping to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute to their local community and beyond.
For more information, contact Darlington High at (843) 398-2730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2730
DARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Darlington, SC with about 1,140 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Darlington 01
- Total Students:
- 1,140
- Teachers:
- 81
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,140 students
- Black or African American
- 62.5%
- White
- 32.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.0%
- Male
- 47.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.