Darlington School

Darlington School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1014 Cave Spring Rd SW,  Rome, GA
4.3
3.6
784 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$24,360
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
152
Full Time Teachers
147
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
23
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
72%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.3%
Black
8.8%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic
2.3%

School Rankings

#2 Best Boarding HS in Georgia
#19 Best Private HS in Georgia
#19 Best Private K12 Schools in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 93 Students
Auburn University 51 Students
Emory University 46 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 44 Students
The University of Alabama 36 Students
Mercer University 35 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 29 Students
Vanderbilt University 26 Students
Georgia State University 25 Students
College of Charleston 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 62 Students
Biology 47 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Economics 19 Students
International Business 16 Students
Political Science and Government 15 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Finance 13 Students
Marketing 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 72 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/8/2024
My time at darlington has been astronomical! I have enjoyed every moment and truely believe I am prepared for college. With not just the amazing academics but also social skills I have learned here.
4.0 Sophomore
3/21/2024
Darlington School is a good school with a lots of different classes, good facilities, and friendly teachers. However, the food here really need to be improved. And the location of the school is a little bit remote, boarding students can not get a lot of things they want nearby.
3.0 Sophomore
1/22/2021
Darlington is a very good school overall, but it still has some areas where it can improve. It has great teachers and an excellent curriculum but it's mandatory meetings, things like advisory/chapel, dorm meetings, and girls/boys life, are sometimes unnecessary.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 19 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/6/2025
This school saved my daughter’s life !!! Excellent school and the teachers were incredible . Thank you for giving my daughter the tools for a bright future
5.0 parent
1/5/2025
This school has done wonderful for my son who has a diagnosed learning disability. I couldn’t be more thankful for the education he has received. The teachers and staff have been a true blessing.
5.0 other
4/24/2015
I graduated from Darlington and found it to be one of the most fulfilling experiences in my life. The friends from all over the world allow one to realize just how insular regular city schools can be but the quality of the educational experience is really what sets the school apart. I was simply wel...
5.0 teacher
1/6/2015
Darlington is so much more than just a school. It's an experience, a global community, a family. You really feel connected to something bigger than yourself once you become a part of Darlington. The faculty and staff are knowledgeable and passionate. They truly care about every child and want them t...

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Darlington School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 1014 Cave Spring Rd SW in Rome, in the Rome neighborhood. Annual tuition is $24,360. The school has a total enrollment of 784 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Darlington School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $302,192. Discover additional schools in the area, like Unity Christian School, Vineyard Harvester Christian Academy, Living Way Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Rome has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Darlington School.

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