Darlington School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 797 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,820
Acceptance rate: 46%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / Jul. 15 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Darlington School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
National Association of College Admissions Counselors
Southern Association of Independent Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Darlington School
Pre-K	24
Kind	22
1	22
2	22
3	32
4	34
5	34
6	55
7	42
8	60
9	100
10	110
11	120
12	120

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Depends on testing

Year Founded

1905

Colors

White, Purple

School Calendar

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Campus Size

500 acres

Student Body

Total Students

797 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 28%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

80 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

78%

Average Class Size

14 students

Number of AP Courses

22 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus (AB)

AP Calculus (BC)AP Chemistry

AP Comparative GovernmentAP Computer Science

AP English LanguageAP English Literature

AP Environmental ScienceAP European History

AP GovernmentAP Human Geography

AP Music TheoryAP Music Theory

AP Physics 2AP Physics C

AP Physics IAP Psychology

AP Spanish LanguageAP Spanish Literature

AP StatisticsAP Studio Art

AP Studio ArtAP U.S. History

AP World HistoryAP World History

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Average SAT score

1220

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 15 / Jul. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,820

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Tuition Notes

www.darlingtonschool.org

% on Financial Aid

40%

Acceptance Rate

46%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Matthew Peer

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$75 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

18 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

WeightliftingWrestling

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

35 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

"D" Club"Y" Cabinet

Chess ClubEnvironmental Awareness Club

Georgia Junior Academy of ScienceGovernor's Honors

House SenateIMPACT International

JabberwokkMath Team

Outdoor ClubScholar Bowl

Spanish ClubStudent Council

Technology ClubTiger Experts

Young DemocratsYoung Republicans

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Arts and Music Programs:

Concert ChoirDarlington Players

Instrumental Music ConservatoryInternational Thespians

Jazz EnsembleLadies' Chorale

Lessons AcademyMen's Chorale

OrchestraSet Crew

The DarlingtonesThe Inkslinger

The Random Notes

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Coosa Junior Golf AcademyFitness

IntramuralsSoccer Academy

School Notes

Darlington School is a co-ed, independent boarding and day school in Rome, Ga., for students in pre-K through high school.
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Founded in 1905, Darlington School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school for students in pre-K through grade 12, with boarding in grades 9-12.The school offers motivated students rigorous academics, numerous fine arts opportunities and a competitive athletics program in a nurturing environment.Our students are the center of all that we do, and together, we empower them to learn with passion, act with integrity and serve with respect.

School Motto: Wisdom more than Knowledge, Service Beyond Self, Honor above Everything
School Mascot: Tigers

For over a century, students from Rome, neighboring towns in Georgia, and an average of 20 states and 25 countries have joined the Darlington family each year. Darlington's proven track record in preparing students well for college, its impressive facilities, and its wide array of academic, artistic, athletic and social opportunities make it stand out as one of the top day and boarding schools in the country. Stretching for 500 acres, Darlington`s campus is nestled around a small lake in the foothills of the Lookout Mountain Range in Rome, Georgia, a medical center and college town 65 miles northwest of Atlanta.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.

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.
- Will Muschamp ('90) - Head Football Coach, University of Florida
- 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) - President of Washington State University

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Darlington School cost?

Darlington School's tuition is approximately $25,820 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Darlington School?

The acceptance rate of Darlington School is 46%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Darlington School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Georgia with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Darlington School?

Darlington School famous alumni include: Gov. S. Ernest Vandiver Jr. ('36), Cy Twombly ('47), Dr. John Ochsner ('44), Stephen D. Potts ('34), Tom Cousins ('48), Will Muschamp ('90), James L. Dickey III ('42), Jennifer Wysocki ('90) and Elson Floyd ('74).

What sports does Darlington School offer?

Darlington School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, E-sports, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Darlington School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for most sports offered.

What is Darlington School's ranking?

Darlington School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Darlington School?

The application deadline for Darlington School is Feb. 15 / Jul. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 15 / Jul. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Floyd County, GA is $12,935 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Floyd County, GA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).