Darlington County School District
- 1 PUBLIC SQUARE ROOM 304
- DARLINGTON, SC 29540
- (843) 398-2267
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | - |
| Dropout Rate | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,906 | $9,155 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.9 | 14.4 |
| Number of Schools | 23 | - |
| Number of Students | 11,039 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 739 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 11,039 | 14.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 292 |
| Kindergarten Students | 723 |
| 1st Grade Students | 805 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 834 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 816 |
| 4th Grade Students | 853 |
| 5th Grade Students | 833 |
| 6th Grade Students | 829 |
| 7th Grade Students | 830 |
| 8th Grade Students | 827 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,074 |
| 10th Grade Students | 803 |
| 11th Grade Students | 767 |
| 12th Grade Students | 645 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 44 |
| Hispanic | 168 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 6,194 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 4,500 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5,580 |
| Female | 5,338 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 739 | 14.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 12 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 34 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 460 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 233 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 168 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 11 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 35 |
| Elementary | 22 |
| Secondary | 13 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 23 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 202 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 11 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 18 |
| School Administrators | 40 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 82 |
| Student Support Services | 49 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 3 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $120,762,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $44,422,000 | 36.8% |
| Property Tax | $28,678,000 | 23.7% |
| Cities and Counties | $2,277,000 | 1.9% |
| School Lunch | $941,000 | 0.8% |
| District Activity Receipts | $2,014,000 | 1.7% |
| Rents and Royalties | $7,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,628,000 | 1.3% |
| Private Contributions | $29,000 | 0.02% |
| Miscellaneous | $8,848,000 | 7.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $62,461,000 | 51.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $18,327,000 | 15.2% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $14,776,000 | 12.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $5,544,000 | 4.6% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $3,321,000 | 2.8% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $394,000 | 0.3% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $4,600,000 | 3.8% |
| School Lunch Programs | $7,000 | 0.01% |
| Transportation Programs | $946,000 | 0.8% |
| Other Programs | $12,190,000 | 10.1% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $2,356,000 | 2.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $13,879,000 | 11.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $4,222,000 | 3.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $3,199,000 | 2.6% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $636,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $72,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $21,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $267,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $3,855,000 | 3.2% |
| Through State - Other | $1,361,000 | 1.1% |
| Non-Specified | $246,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $99,984,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $57,019,000 | 57.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $36,875,000 | 36.9% |
| Student Support | $5,419,000 | 4.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $7,906,000 | 6.5% |
| General Administration Support | $1,311,000 | 1.1% |
| School Administration Support | $6,085,000 | 5.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $8,526,000 | 7.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,721,000 | 3.9% |
| Other Support Services | $2,907,000 | 2.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $6,090,000 | 6.1% |
| Food Services | $6,090,000 | 5.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | - | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 55 | 1.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Darlington County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 23
- Students: 11,039
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 739
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BROCKINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
413 Brockington Rd
Darlington, SC Public | 3-5 | 460 | 17.0 |  Review This School |
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| BRUNSON-DARGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
400 Wells St
Darlington, SC Public | 3-5 | 292 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| CAROLINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 719 West Carolina Ave
Hartsville, SC Public | 1-5 | 265 | 18.9 | Review This School |
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| CHOICES SCHOOL | ||||
1405 Poinsett Dr
Florence, SC Charter | 6-12 | 39 | 7.8 | Review This School |
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| DARLINGTON COUNTY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL | ||||
160 Pinedale Dr
Darlington, SC Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| DARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
525 Spring St
Darlington, SC Public | 9-12 | 1,244 | 15.6 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DARLINGTON JR. HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
150 Pinedale Dr
Darlington, SC Public | 6-8 | 1,027 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| HARTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
701 Lewellyn Ave
Hartsville, SC Public | 9-12 | 1,377 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| HARTSVILLE JR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1427 14th St
Hartsville, SC Public | 6-8 | 1,143 | 17.3 |  4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| J L CAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
607 First St
Darlington, SC Public | PK-2 | 379 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| LAMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
214 North Darlington Ave
Lamar, SC Public | PK-2 | 287 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
214 North Darlington Ave
Lamar, SC Public | 9-12 | 303 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| MAYO HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
405 Chestnut St
Darlington, SC Public | 9-12 | 348 | 16.6 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTH HARTSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
110 School Dr
Hartsville, SC Public | 1-5 | 774 | 19.4 | Review This School |
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| PATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1010 Indian Branch Rd
Darlington, SC Public | PK-2 | 410 | 17.1 | Review This School |
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| ROSENWALD / ST DAVID'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
508 Church St
Society Hill, SC Public | PK-8 | 186 | 13.3 | Review This School |
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| SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1615 Blanding Dr
Hartsville, SC Public | PK-KG | 405 | 21.3 | Review This School |
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| SPAULDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
204 East Pearl St
Lamar, SC Public | 3-5 | 261 | 16.8 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SPAULDING JR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
400 East Cartersville Hwy
Lamar, SC Public | 6-8 | 249 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| ST. JOHN'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
140 Park St
Darlington, SC Public | PK-5 | 646 | 17.8 | Review This School |
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| THORNWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
437 West Carolina Ave
Hartsville, SC Public | 1-5 | 284 | 12.4 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WASHINGTON STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
325 Washington St
Hartsville, SC Public | 1-3 | 368 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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| WEST HARTSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
214 Clyde Rd
Hartsville, SC Public | 4-5 | 184 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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