Darlington Middle vs St. John's Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.6 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. John's Elementary
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
| Measure | Darlington Middle Darlington, South Carolina | St. John's Elementary Darlington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 248 | #500 of 688 |
| National rank | #12581 of 15,369 | #33546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 888 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 44% |
| city | Darlington | Darlington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. John's Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 26.5).
- •St. John's Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •St. John's Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Darlington Middle is the larger school with 888 students compared with 596.
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. John's Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), St. John's Elementary ranks higher (37.7 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. John's Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darlington Middle: 888. St. John's Elementary: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darlington Middle and St. John's Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Darlington Middle is 202nd of 248 and St. John's Elementary is 500th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).