For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,753 students in 29532, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29532, SC are St. John's Elementary School, Darlington Middle School and Brockington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29532 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29532, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29532, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. John's Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Park Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5130
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5130
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Darlington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Pinedale Drive
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5088
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5088
Grades: 6-8
| 895 students
Rank: #33.
Brockington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
413 Brockington Road
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2500
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2500
Grades: 3-5
| 311 students
Rank: #44.
J. L. Cain Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 First Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-6220
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: n/an/a
1010 Indian Branch Road
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5070
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5070
Grades: PK-2
| 411 students
29532, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Wells Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5080
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5080
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
607 First Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5020
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5020
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29532, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29532, SC include St. John's Elementary School, Darlington Middle School and Brockington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29532?
5 public elementary schools are located in 29532.
What is the racial composition of students in 29532?
29532 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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