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Darlington School is a coeducational day and boarding school established in 1905. At Darlington, we do more than prepare our students for college. We prepare them for life by emphasizing the pursuit of individual excellence in a diverse learning environment. Our students are the center of all that we do. Together, we challenge them to learn with passion, act with integrity, and serve with respect.
Each year, Darlington enrolls approximately 750 students in grades pre-K to 12. Our school community represents an average of 15 states and 20 countries worldwide. Stretching for 500 acres, Darlington’s campus is nestled around a small lake in the foothills of the Lookout Mountain Range in Rome, Ga., a medical center and college town located one hour from Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tenn.
In 2014, Darlington welcomed Brent Bell as Head of School. The school has introduced many successful student-centered initiatives, including a Teaching and Learning Center, programs to emphasize character education and servant leadership, and a $90 million Second Century Campaign.
Founded: 1905
Mission: To empower students to learn with passion, act with integrity and serve with respect
Motto: Wisdom More Than Knowledge. Service Beyond Self. Honor Above Everything
Enrollment: (Fall 2017) 720 Pre-K - PG; 297 in Pre-K - 8; 423 in Upper School Grades 9-PG 176 boarding students and 247 day students.
Student Body: Students from 17 states and US territories and 24 countries; 52% male, 48% female; 87 international students
Community: Student-teacher ratio is 9:1; 150 faculty and staff; 36% of faculty live on campus; 4:1 resident student to faculty ratio;
Challenging: 22 AP courses; Honors courses in every discipline; Spanish and computer instruction begin in pre-K; 98 AP Scholars in 2017
Athletics: GHSA Class A; 26 varsity, 12 junior varsity and 22 middle school teams; three specialized sports academies (soccer, golf and tennis); 96,000-square-foot athletic facility
Arts: 5 instrumental and 5 vocal ensembles in the Upper School; 4 instrumental and 2 vocal ensembles in PK-8; 3 art studios; 3 student publications; string program beginning in first grade; grade-level plays and presentations in pre-K to grade 4; annual fall play and winter musical; Arts Academy and Lessons Academy
Affordable: 2017-18 tuition ranges from $11,050-20,510 for day students; $49,690 for domestic boarding students and $57,050 for international boarding students
Proven Quality: In 2017, 221 students took 570 AP exams and 71% of the exams were scored 3 or higher. 100% college placement; Class of 2017 earned $11 million in merit scholarships, accepted to 161 different colleges and universities, attending 66 colleges in 21 states and England, Spain, Mexico, and Germany.
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