For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,717 students in 29532, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29532, SC are Brockington Elementary School, St. John's Elementary School and Darlington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29532 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29532, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29532, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brockington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
413 Brockington Road
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2500
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2500
Gr: 3-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
St. John's Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Park Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5130
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5130
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Darlington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Pinedale Drive
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5088
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5088
Gr: 6-8 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
J. L. Cain Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 First Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2450
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
1010 Indian Branch Road
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5070
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5070
Gr: PK-2 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29532, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29532, SC include Brockington Elementary School, St. John's Elementary School and Darlington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29532?
5 public elementary schools are located in 29532.
What is the racial composition of students in 29532?
29532 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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