For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,980 students in Darlington County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Darlington County, SC are Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics, Mayo High For Math Science & Technology and Lamar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darlington County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Darlington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public high schools.
Darlington County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Darlington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
401 Railroad Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3902
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3902
Grades: 11-12
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5050
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Lamar High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
216 North Darlington Avenue
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Hartsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Lewellyn Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3130
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,125 students
Rank: #55.
Darlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Spring Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5140
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5140
Grades: 9-12
| 990 students
Rank: n/an/a
Darlington County Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
160 Pinedale Drive
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-4796
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-4796
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Darlington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Wells Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5080
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5080
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
607 First Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5020
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5020
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
214 North Darlington Avenue
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7575
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7575
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
204 East Pearl Street
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7666
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7666
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
325 Washington Street
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3141
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3141
Grades: 1-2
| n/a students
214 Clyde Road
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3270
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3270
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Darlington County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Darlington County, SC include Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics, Mayo High For Math Science & Technology and Lamar High School.
How many public high schools are located in Darlington County?
6 public high schools are located in Darlington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Darlington County?
Darlington County public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Darlington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Darlington County include: Darlington High School vs. Hartsville High School, Lamar High School vs. Hartsville High School, Hartsville High School vs. Darlington High School
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