Enrollment
309
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Darlington, SC
Mayo High for Math Science & Technology
Federal NCES profile for Mayo High for Math Science & Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450186000190
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayo High for Math Science & Technology earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Darlington · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayo High for Math Science & Technology has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayo High for Math Science & Technology ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Darlington, SC.
School address
District: Darlington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450186000190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mayo High for Math Science & Technology compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mayo High for Math Science & Technology
Mayo High for Math Science & Technology is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Darlington, South Carolina, enrolling 309 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 309 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Darlington's high schools, it stands alongside Darlington High (965 students): Mayo High for Math Science & Technology is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 13.2:1).
Darlington 01 also operates Hartsville High (1,129 students) and Darlington High (965 students) alongside Mayo High for Math Science & Technology.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mayo High for Math Science & Technology compares
Mayo High for Math Science & Technology on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,032
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
African American 28.8%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Mayo High for Math Science & Technology is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Darlington 01, which includes Mayo High for Math Science & Technology.
$16,032
Per student
+10%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 40.1%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mayo High for Math Science & Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Darlington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Darlington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartsville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. John's Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayo High for Math Science & Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- 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
Similar high schools in Darlington
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mayo High for Math Science & Technology
How many students attend Mayo High for Math Science & Technology?
Mayo High for Math Science & Technology has 309 students enrolled. It is a high school in Darlington, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayo High for Math Science & Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayo High for Math Science & Technology is 13.4:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% 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 Mayo High for Math Science & Technology?
100.0% of students at Mayo High for Math Science & Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayo High for Math Science & Technology?
The largest demographic group at Mayo High for Math Science & Technology is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Darlington, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayo High for Math Science & Technology?
Mayo High for Math Science & Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mayo High for Math Science & Technology rank among public schools in Darlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayo High for Math Science & Technology ranks #1 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.
Is Mayo High for Math Science & Technology a good school?
Mayo High for Math Science & Technology earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Darlington 01?
Besides Mayo High for Math Science & Technology, Darlington 01 also operates Hartsville High (1,129 students), Darlington High (965 students), and Darlington Middle (888 students). See the Darlington 01 district page for the complete list.
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