- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Darlington, SC
Darlington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Darlington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450186000098
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Darlington Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Darlington · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Darlington Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Darlington Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Darlington, SC.
School address
District: Darlington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450186000098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Darlington Middle held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 450186000098 · Darlington, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
888 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartsville High (1,129 students)
Darlington Middle held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Darlington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartsville Hig
Hartsville High
1,129 students
- Darlington Hig
Darlington High
965 students
- This school
Darlington Middle
888 students
- Hartsville Mid
Hartsville Middle
801 students
- St. John's Ele
St. John's Elementary
596 students
- Bay Road Eleme
Bay Road Elementary
563 students
What this shows Darlington Middle reports 888 students on the CCD universe file.
How Darlington Middle compares
Darlington Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 888 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
888
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
508
in-school suspensions + 325 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 57.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 93.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 60.6%
White 23.6%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Darlington Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Darlington 01 reports $17,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Darlington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Darlington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartsville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. John's Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay Road Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Darlington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~888 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Darlington Middle
How many students attend Darlington Middle?
Darlington Middle has 888 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Darlington, SC. CCD year-over-year: 919 (2022-23) → 895 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darlington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Darlington Middle is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Darlington Middle?
100.0% of students at Darlington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Darlington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Darlington Middle is African American at 60.6% of enrollment, in Darlington, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Darlington Middle?
Darlington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Darlington Middle rank among public schools in Darlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Darlington Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Darlington, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Darlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Darlington 01?
Besides Darlington Middle, Darlington 01 also operates Hartsville High (1,129 students), Darlington High (965 students), and Hartsville Middle (801 students). See the Darlington 01 district page for the complete list.