Darlington County School District, South Carolina

Darlington County School District is a unified school district in Darlington County, South Carolina, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 62,558 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 561 sq mi (1,452 km²) of land.

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Darlington County School District in South Carolina
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
62,558
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Darlington County
Land area
561 sq mi (1,452 km²)
Median household income
$48,581 ± $3,529
Median home value
$158,200 ± $7,506
Water area
5.62 sq mi (14.6 km²)
State
South Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
4501860
Coordinates (central point)
34.332185, -79.962115

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Darlington County School District, largest first

  1. Hartsville (city)7,419 people
  2. Darlington (city)6,120 people
  3. North Hartsville (CDP)3,304 people
  4. Lamar (town)1,196 people
  5. Dovesville (CDP)1,120 people
  6. Pine Ridge (CDP)637 people
  7. Society Hill (town)388 people
  8. Lydia (CDP)190 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Florence School District 117 mi southeast
  2. Lee County School District20 mi southwest
  3. Chesterfield County School District24 mi northwest
  4. Marlboro County School District25 mi northeast
  5. Kershaw County School District36 mi west

These share a boundary with Darlington County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Darlington County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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