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Darlington County Public Schools

Darlington County, South Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

21

public schools

Total Enrollment

9,587

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Darlington County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Darlington County has 2 district entries. Darlington 01 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 19 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Hartsville has the most listed schools, with 9 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 12 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

21

in Darlington County

Reported Enrollment

9,587

21 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

1

5% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary12
Middle3
High6
Other0

2 School Districts in Darlington County

Darlington 01

19 schools
9,042 students

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

1 school
257 students

21 Public Schools in Darlington County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 21 matching schools

Hartsville High

Darlington 01

Hartsville, 29550 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,133 students

Darlington High

Darlington 01

Darlington, 29532 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,054 students

Hartsville Middle

Darlington 01

Hartsville, 29550 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle921 students

Darlington Middle

Darlington 01

Darlington, 29532 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle919 students

J. L. Cain Elementary

Darlington 01

Darlington, 29532 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary551 students

Bay Road Elementary

Darlington 01

Hartsville, 29550 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary540 students

St. John's Elementary

Darlington 01

Darlington, 29532 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary535 students

North Hartsville Elementary

Darlington 01

Hartsville, 29550 / Town: Distant

Listed only1–5Primary527 students

Lamar-Spaulding Elementary

Darlington 01

Lamar, 29069 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary466 students

Pate Elementary

Darlington 01

Darlington, 29532 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyPK–2Primary410 students

Mayo High For Math Science & Technology

Darlington 01

Darlington, 29532 / Suburb: Small

Listed only9–12High334 students

Southside Early Childhood Center

Darlington 01

Hartsville, 29550 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–KGPrimary324 students

Brockington Elementary

Darlington 01

Darlington, 29532 / Suburb: Small

Listed only3–5Primary316 students

Butler Academy

SC Public Charter School District

Hartsville, 29550 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–6Charter288 students

Lamar High

Darlington 01

Lamar, 29069 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High269 students

SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Hartsville, 29550 / Town: Distant

Listed only11–12High257 students

Carolina Elementary

Darlington 01

Hartsville, 29550 / Town: Distant

Listed only1–5Primary228 students

Spaulding Middle

Darlington 01

Lamar, 29069 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle204 students

Thornwell School for the Arts

Darlington 01

Hartsville, 29550 / Town: Distant

Listed only1–5Primary181 students

Rosenwald Elementary/Middle

Darlington 01

Society Hill, 29593 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–8Primary130 students

Darlington County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Darlington County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Darlington County public school directory?

The directory lists 21 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Darlington County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Darlington County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Darlington County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Darlington County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Darlington County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Darlington County Education OverviewCounty school score: 53/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.