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Rome, Georgia, USA Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
Darlington School, Rome, Ga., is a coeducational, college preparatory day and boarding school established in 1905. The school offers motivated students rigorous academics, numerous fine arts opportunities, and a competitive athletics program in a nurturing environment. 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. For more information about the school, visit www.darlingtonschool.org.
1014 Cave Spring RoadRome, Georgia, USA 30161 (706) 235-6051
Director of Admissions: Lindy Williams Admissions Phone:(706) 235-6051Toll-Free Admissions:(800) 368-4437Fax:706-232-3600 Email: [email protected] Website: www.darlingtonschool.org
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Summary: At Darlington, success is not measured by national averages. Instead, we emphasize the pursuit of individual excellence in a diverse learning environment. Our faculty members are committed to teaching all types of learners and they are constantly finding new ways to engage our students.As a parent, you will find that daily communication is very important to us. Parents are able to view their child's grades and assignments at any time. This way, you can celebrate your child's successes in real time.
Average Class Size: 14
Full Time Teachers: 94
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 74.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Academic Schedule: Semester
Number of AP Courses Offered: 22
Summary: Darlington is much more than a school to our resident students in grades 9-12. It's home. Students live in one of six residential "houses," three for boys and three for girls, eached managed by a full-time head of house and faculty members who live on campus. This English-style house system is the backbone of Darlington's family-like atmosphere, encouraging the development of strong, lifelong student-faculty mentoring relationships.
Department Director: Marcus Holmes
Number of Dorms: 6
Average Students Per Dorm: 35
No. of Girls Dorms: 3
No. of Boys Dorms: 3
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Dress Code: Uniform
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Summary: Darlington students develop an appreciation for the fine arts at an early age because we recognize that art education is a catalyst for increasing our students’ motivation and achievement across the curriculum. The Upper School offers five vocal ensembles,nine instrumental ensembles, including an or
Arts Department Director: Kim Tunnell
Athletics Department Director: Eddie Guth
Summary: Darlington's formal college guidance program begins in ninth grade, with two full-time college counselors and a team of college advisors who are committed to helping our students find schools where they will be happy and successful. Over a 100 colleges and universities visit our campus each year, providing an opportunity to explore the wide array of options available both nationally and internationally. We are proud to say that 100 percent of our graduates go on to college, and over the last five years our students have earned over $5.5 million in scholarships. The 121 graduates of the Class of 2011 received acceptances from 168 different colleges and universities and will attend 70 different colleges in 21 states and Spain.
Department Director: Samuel G. Moss
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores
Wade Brannon (Class of 1979) Founder of Heavenly Ham Franchising Co.
Betsy Camp (Class of 1970) Former Owner of Camp Oil Co.
James L. Dickey III (Class of 1942) Author of "Deliverance"
Elson Floyd (Class of 1974) President of Washington State University
Jodi Marks (Class of 1986) Host of HGTV's "Fix it Up!"
Will Muschamp (Class of 1990) Defensive Coordinator at Auburn University
Stephen D. Potts (Class of 1948) Former Director of the Office of Government Ethics
Harold Shepherd (Class of 1946) Founder of The Shepherd Center
Cy Twombly (Class of 1947) Contemporary Artist
S. Ernest Vandiver Jr. (Class of 1936) Former Governor of Georgia
Summary: Darlington's summer programs support the school's mission of developing students with character. Through a broad range of activities and exceptional instruction, we encourage children to apply their talents, identify new interests, develop caring friendships, sharpen specific skills and build confidence in their ability to succeed. Our academic, artistic, athletic, specility and traditional camps offer a range of exciting age-appropriate activities designed to nurture campers, while challenging them with new experiences.
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