Darlington School

Established in 1905, Darlington School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school for average to superior students in grades PK-12 and PG, with boarding beginning at grade 9. The school emphasizes traditional studies and expects its students to develop competence in English, mathematics, history, science, a foreign language, technology and an appreciation of the fine arts. Darlington seeks to develop the best of academic and social growth for each of its students. The school offers special academies in soccer and tennis as well as a Music Conservatory program.

Each year, Darlington enrolls approximately 950 students in grades pre-K to 12. The school community represents an average of 25 states and 30 countries worldwide. Stretching for more than 400 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.

Resident students live in one of six houses on campus, three for boys and three for girls, each managed by a full-time head of house and faculty members who live on campus. Residential staff are dedicated to the unique needs of young people. With 55 percent of Darlington’s faculty living on campus, there is never a shortage of helping hands when a student needs extra guidance on a homework assignment, advice about a friend, a shoulder to lean on, or someone to share in his or her successes.

International students attend class, play sports, perform on stage, join clubs, and live with English-speaking students. This provides them the opportunity to make friends and communicate in English on a regular basis. ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are also offered to help students improve their speaking and writing abilities.

Darlington understands that international students are far from home. That’s why support is the school's number one priority. A committee comprised of eight international students meets regularly with the director of international students to come up with new and exciting ways to educate our community about the different cultures represented within our student body.

• Religious Affiliation:

  None
   

  Foreign Languages:

  French
  Spanish
   

  Arts

  A Capella Group, Brass Ensemble, Chamber Choir, Chamber Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Choir, Choral Music, Drama Club, Jazz Ensemble, String Ensemble, Tech Crew, Theatre/Drama, Drawing, Concert Band, Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Concert Choir, Studio Art, Music Theory, Piano, Guitar, Percussion, Graphic Design, Jazz band

  AP Courses:

  Art History
  Biology
  Calculus AB
  Chemistry
  English Language and Composition
  English Literature and Composition
  Environmental Science
  European History
  French Language and Culture
  Macroeconomics
  Microeconomics
  Music Theory
  Physics
  Psychology
  Spanish Language and Culture
  Spanish Literature
  Statistics
  U.S. Government and Politics
  U.S. History
  World History

  Sports:

  Baseball
  Basketball
  Cheerleading
  Cross Country
  Diving
  Football
  Golf
  Lacrosse
  Rowing
  Soccer
  Softball
  Swimming
  Tennis
  Track and Field
  Wrestling

  Extracurricular Activities & Clubs:

  Acapella
  Art
  Band
  Brass Ensemble
  Chamber Orchestra
  Choir
  Chorus
  Creative Writing
  Design
  Drama
  Guitar
  Music
  Orchestra
  Piano
  String Ensemble
  Tech Crew
  Theater
  Writing

University Acceptance Rate:

100%

Partial List of College and University Acceptances:

• Boston College, Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, Case Western Reserve University, Clemson University, Colorado State University, Duke University, Florida State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Miami University, Michigan State University, New York University, Northeastern University, Northwestern University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Syracuse University

Closest International and Local Airports:

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport