Darlington Middle vs St. James Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darlington Middle
Darlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
888 students
St. James Intermediate
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 5–6
883 students
| Measure | Darlington Middle Darlington, South Carolina | St. James Intermediate Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 248 | #51 of 248 |
| National rank | #12581 of 15,369 | #5358 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 888 | 883 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 883 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| city | Darlington | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. James Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 26.5).
- •St. James Intermediate does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •St. James Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Darlington Middle does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.7).
- •Darlington Middle is the larger school with 888 students compared with 883.
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 Middle better than St. James Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), St. James Intermediate ranks higher (60.6 vs 26.5 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 Middle and St. James Intermediate?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darlington Middle: 888. St. James Intermediate: 883. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darlington Middle and St. James Intermediate rank in South Carolina?
Darlington Middle is 202nd of 248 and St. James Intermediate is 51st of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).