Summary:
The city of Darlington, South Carolina is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this district serve a diverse student population, with a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
The standout school in the Darlington district is Mayo High For Math Science & Technology, which consistently ranks among the top 5 high schools in the state and boasts exceptional test scores, with over 90% proficiency in several subject areas. In contrast, the other high school, Darlington High, struggles, ranking in the bottom half of South Carolina high schools. At the elementary and middle school levels, most schools in the district perform below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with several schools ranking in the bottom half of their respective grade levels statewide.
Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratios across the district, this does not seem to be translating into higher test scores, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels. The data also highlights the historical decline of Pate Elementary, which was once a higher-performing institution but has since dropped in its statewide ranking. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic challenges and improving instructional practices across the Darlington 01 district will be crucial for raising student achievement and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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