Darlington School

Darlington School is a nonsectarian, independent school located in Rome, Georgia, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has an enrollment of approximately 711 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2, which supports small class sizes and personalized attention. As a coeducational institution, Darlington offers a full-day kindergarten program, with classes running five days a week. The kindergarten cutoff date is September 1, and children must be at least five years old by that date to enroll. The school day lasts 7.5 hours, and the academic year includes 180 days of instruction. Tuition for the 2026-2027 year starts at $14,470, which includes lunch; financial aid is available. Darlington is affiliated with associations such as NAIS, the State Independent School Association, and Boarding Schools, and it maintains a library and a bus service for students commuting from Bartow County. The school requires uniforms and offers a lunch program. Transportation options include a bus service to and from Cartersville, providing safe, reliable transportation for day students. Darlington does not currently support summer programs or homeschooling, and it does not participate in voucher programs. The school emphasizes a nonsectarian approach, welcoming families of all faiths, and maintains a diverse student body. The school has not published specific details about its curriculum model, assessment methods, or enrichment classes, nor about how it approaches homework or its high school placement outcomes. Contact the school directly for more detailed information about admissions, specific academic programs, or support services.