Top Rankings
Darlington Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 890 students in Darlington Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Darlington Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
890 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Darlington Community School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 447 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
33%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
65%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,711 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,807 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,711
$17,038
Spending / Student
$13,807
$17,011
Best Darlington Community School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Darlington Elementary Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11630 Center Hill Rd
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Grades: PK-8
| 633 students
Rank: #22.
Darlington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11838 Center Hill Rd
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4001
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4001
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Darlington Community School District?
Darlington Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 890 students.
What is the rank of Darlington Community School District?
Darlington Community School District is ranked #123 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Darlington Community School District?
65% of Darlington Community School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Darlington Community School District?
Darlington Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Darlington Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,807 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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