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Darlington School provides a rigorous, college-preparatory PK-12 day and boarding program that’s global in focus and personal in delivery. With specialized soccer, tennis and golf academies directed by world-class coaching staffs, a full orchestral program, instrumental music conservatory and more than 80 leadership opportunities for students, Darlington offers you more.
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Darlington School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | Pre-K-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1905 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 400 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 853 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 8% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 17% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 39% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1430 - 1840 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 21 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 76% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $33 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $40,600 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $17,650 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 33% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $20,255 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | James Milford | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 21 | 13 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| AP Biology | AP Calculus (AB) | |
| AP Calculus (BC) | AP Chemistry | |
| AP English Language | AP English Literature | |
| AP Environmental Science | AP European History | |
| AP Government | AP Macroeconomics/ AP Microeconomics | |
| AP Music Theory | AP Physics B | |
| AP Physics C | AP Psychology | |
| AP Spanish Language | AP Spanish Literature | |
| AP Statistics | AP Studio Art | |
| AP U.S. History | AP World History | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Crew | |
| Cross Country | Diving | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | Wrestling | |
School Notes:
- Darlington School, an independent, coeducational, college- preparatory school, serves high school-aged boarders and day students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. For over a century, students from Rome, neighboring towns in Georgia, and an average of 25 states and international students from an average of 30 countries, have joined the Darlington "family" each year. Why? There are obvious reasons: Darlington's proven track record in preparing students well for college, its serenely beautiful, 400-acre campus, its impressive facilities and wide array of academic, artistic, athletic, and social opportunities. But more significant are the friendly spirit of the School and its long history of challenging students to learn with passion, act with integrity, and serve with respect. Darlington graduates men and women who exemplify the School's motto: Wisdom more than Knowledge; Service beyond Self; Honor above Everything.
- LD types supported: Depends on testing
- School accreditations: SACS/SAIS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Gov. S. Ernest Vandiver Jr. ('36) - Former Gov. of Georgia
- Cy Twombly ('47) - Contemporary artist whose work can be found in the Guggenheim, the National Gallery of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art.
- Dr. John Ochsner ('44) - International medical leader, who has served in many prominent roles including President of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and President of The International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery.
- Stephen D. Potts ('34) - Served as Director of the Office of Government Ethics under President George H.W. Bush and President William Jefferson Clinton.
- Tom Cousins ('48) - Founder of Cousins Properties Inc.
- Jodi Marks ('86) - Host of HGTV's
- Will Muschamp ('90) - Defensive Coordinator, University of Texas
- James L. Dickey III ('42) - American poet, novelist, critic, athlete, and hunter with bow and arrow; best-known from his novel
- Jennifer Wysocki ('90) - Emmy award-winning producer, creator and current host of television's
- Elson Floyd ('74) - Dr. Floyd current serves as the President of Washington State University
- Profile last updated: 03/11/2011
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