Admission FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Darlington?
Darlington School enrolls approximately 750 students each year. The Upper School community is comprised of around 425 students, which includes 225 day students and 200 boarding students from 25 states and 30 countries. The Pre-K to 8 division has approximately 325 students each year who live in the local area.
Is financial assistance available?
Yes, Darlington is committed to making educational opportunities available and more affordable to as many academically qualified students as possible regardless of a family’s financial resources. Between our payment plan, need-based financial aid program and merit scholarship opportunities, Darlington may very well be within reach for your family. Please click here to read more about these affordability options.
How do I arrange a campus visit?
A campus visit is important to the admission process because it allows you and your family to see yourselves as part of the Darlington Community. Simply, click here to request your visit today. We look forward to seeing you!
What is the application fee?
The application fee is $50 for for all day students and domestic boarding students and $100 for international boarding students.
When is the application deadline? When will I be notified of the admission decision?
The priority deadline is Feb. 15. The initial round of admissions decisions will be sent by March 10. Complete applications received after March 10 will be reviewed on a rolling basis as space remains available.
Do you accept the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) and the Standard Application Online (SAO) from the Enrollment Management Association?
Yes. The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) is an admission test administered by The Enrollment Management Association in the United States to students in grades 3–11 to provide a standardized measure that will help professionals in independent or private elementary, middle, and high schools to make decisions regarding student admission. Darlington School's SSAT code is 2734. In addition to Darlington School's online application, we also subscribe to The Enrollment Management Association's Standard Application Online (SAO) for which there is a non-refundable application fee of $50 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants.
Is transportation provided?
For day students, Darlington offers daily bus transportation to and from Bartow County. Click here for more details. The school's preferred shuttle service for airport transportation for boarding students is Airport Star Shuttle.
