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Best Darlington County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,028 students in Darlington County, SC (there are , serving 9,487 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
71% of private schools in Darlington County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Darlington County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Emmanuel Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
1001 N Marquis Hwy
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-0164
(1)
Map of Kelleytown Baptist Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2609 Kelleytown Rd
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-8092
Trinity Collegiate School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 17
5001 Hoffmeyer Rd
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 395-9124
Map of Christian Pathway: Starting Steps School
Gr: PK-1 | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
101 Chapel Hill Rd
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5850
Map of First Baptist
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
104 E Home Ave
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-6571
Map of Forest Hills Christian School
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students
Baptist
317 Forest Hills Dr
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-7811
Map of Thomas Hart Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5
852 Flinns Rd
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-4991
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Darlington County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Temple Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students
Baptist
1660 N Governor Williams Hwy
Darlington, SC 29540
(843) 393-6000

Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
1,028 Students
72,849 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
6,627 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1124
(Out of 1600)
1174
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,698
$9,625
Average % on Financial Aid
16%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$3,621
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
92 Students
3,582 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
744 Students
40,580 Students
% White Students
71%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
162 Students
24,164 Students
% of Others Students
16%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Darlington County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Darlington County, SC include Emmanuel Christian School, Kelleytown Baptist Kindergarten, and Trinity Collegiate School.
How many private schools are located in Darlington County?
7 private schools are located in Darlington County.
How diverse are private schools in Darlington County?
Darlington County private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Darlington County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Darlington County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Darlington County?
71% of private schools in Darlington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Darlington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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