Darlington Middle

919 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Darlington Middle School, located at 150 Pinedale Drive in Darlington, South Carolina, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the local community. As part of the Darlington County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and student engagement during the critical middle school years. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a curriculum that balances core subjects with opportunities for elective exploration to help prepare students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Darlington Middle School plays an active role in the social and extracurricular life of its students. The school typically provides various programs, including athletics, clubs, and arts initiatives, aimed at promoting well-rounded development and fostering a sense of school spirit. By prioritizing communication between faculty, students, and parents, the school strives to maintain a supportive learning community that emphasizes both individual achievement and collective responsibility within the Darlington area.

919

Total Students

66.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Darlington Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	49
Black	548
Asian	2
Two or More	97

Black
548 (59.6 %)
White
223 (24.3 %)
Two or More
97 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
49 (5.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Darlington 01
Phone:	(843)398-5088
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	919
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 297

Grade 7 298

Grade 8 324