Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives

Darlington 01

South Carolina · Public School District
19
Schools
9,042
Students
$17,417
Per-Pupil Spend
+21% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
91.3%
Graduation Rate
+4.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Darlington 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 9,042 students across 19 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,417 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (19)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Darlington Middle06–08919
Hartsville Middle06–08921
Spaulding Middle06–08204
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Darlington County Institute of Technology09–120
Darlington High09–121,054
Hartsville High09–121,133
Lamar High09–12269
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology09–12334
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,417+21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
39%
State
40.1%
Local (property tax)
38.6%
Federal
21.4%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
9,042
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.3%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.3% graduation rate — 4.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,417 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Darlington 01?
Darlington 01 has 19 public schools, serving a total of 9,042 students.
What is the graduation rate for Darlington 01?
The graduation rate is 91.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Darlington 01 spend per student?
Darlington 01 spends $17,417 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Darlington 01?
100% of students in Darlington 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Darlington 01?
No, Darlington 01 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Darlington 01 serve?
Darlington 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Darlington 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Darlington 01 is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.