St. Mary School vs. Darlington School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
School History
Darlington School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
School Resources
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
n/a
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Depends on testing
Year Founded
1945
1905
Students Body
Total Students
232 students
797 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
13
-
Pre-K Students
38
24
Kindergarten Students
24
22
Grade 1 Students
24
22
Grade 2 Students
21
22
Grade 3 Students
14
32
Grade 4 Students
23
34
Grade 5 Students
23
34
Grade 6 Students
23
55
Grade 7 Students
10
42
Grade 8 Students
19
60
Grade 9 Students
-
100
Grade 10 Students
-
110
Grade 11 Students
-
120
Grade 12 Students
-
120
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
80 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
78%
Average Class Size
20
14
Number of AP Classes
n/a
22
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Average SAT score
n/a
1220
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(School uniforms)
(School uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 15 / Jul. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,000
$25,820
Tuition Notes
PK-3 tuition is $7102
PK tuition is $8211
Elementary tuition is $7160-$8185
Middle School (6th-8th) tuition is $7500-$8500
http://www.darlingtonschool.org/admission/tuition.aspx
% on Financial Aid
55%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,600
n/a
Acceptance Rate
95%
46%
Admissions Director
Christa Jackson
Matthew Peer
Admissions Associate
Christa Jackson
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
18
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
35
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes
Junior Beta ClubMath League
Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
After School ArtDrama
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
"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
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