Darlington High vs Pate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darlington High
Darlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
965 students
Pate Elementary
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
397 students
| Measure | Darlington High Darlington, South Carolina | Pate Elementary Darlington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 228 | #301 of 688 |
| National rank | #3882 of 16,910 | #20350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 965 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 965 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | – |
| Math proficiency | 56% | – |
| city | Darlington | Darlington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darlington High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 56.9).
- •Darlington High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.2).
- •Darlington High is the larger school with 965 students compared with 397.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Darlington High better than Pate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Darlington High ranks higher (67.7 vs 56.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Darlington High and Pate Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darlington High: 965. Pate Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darlington High and Pate Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Darlington High is 99th of 228 and Pate Elementary is 301st of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).