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Darlington School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Rome, GA

1014 Cave Spring Rd SW, Rome, GA 30161

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Rome
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Darlington School is an independent private school in Rome, Georgia, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 747 students and around 10 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 170 days a year. Georgia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
747
Teachers
73.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 336 girls, 411 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
170 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 86% of independent schools in Georgia.
    • Compared with 65 independent schools in Georgia.

    Students by survey year

    818’13–14762’15–16707’17–18693’19–20711’21–22747’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K18
    K22
    122
    223
    336
    432
    545
    638
    754
    847
    993
    10108
    11121
    12106

    Student body

    White72%
    Asian12%
    Black10%
    Two or more races4%
    Hispanic or Latino3%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association
    • The Association of Boarding Schools

    Help paying tuition in Georgia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Darlington School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Darlington School

    What grades does Darlington School serve?

    Darlington School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Darlington School?

    About 747 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Darlington School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Georgia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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