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Darlington School is a co-ed, independent boarding and day school in Rome, Ga., for students in pre-K through high school.
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Founded in 1905, Darlington School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school for students in pre-K through grade 12, with boarding in grades 9-12.The school offers motivated students rigorous academics, numerous fine arts opportunities and a competitive athletics program in a nurturing environment.Our students are the center of all that we do, and together, we empower them to learn with passion, act with integrity and serve with respect.
Georgia Junior Academy of ScienceGovernor's Honors
House SenateIMPACT International
JabberwokkMath Team
Outdoor ClubScholar Bowl
Spanish ClubStudent Council
Technology ClubTiger Experts
Young DemocratsYoung Republicans
Arts and Music Programs:
Concert ChoirDarlington Players
Instrumental Music ConservatoryInternational Thespians
Jazz EnsembleLadies' Chorale
Lessons AcademyMen's Chorale
OrchestraSet Crew
The DarlingtonesThe Inkslinger
The Random Notes
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Coosa Junior Golf AcademyFitness
IntramuralsSoccer Academy
School Notes
School Motto: Wisdom more than Knowledge, Service Beyond Self, Honor above Everything
School Mascot: Tigers
For over a century, students from Rome, neighboring towns in
Georgia, and an average of 20 states and 25 countries have joined
the Darlington family each year. Darlington's proven track record
in preparing students well for college, its impressive facilities,
and its wide array of academic, artistic, athletic and social
opportunities make it stand out as one of the top day and boarding
schools in the country. 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.But more
significant are the friendly spirit of the school and its long
history of challenging students to learn with passion, act with
integrity, and serve with respect. Darlington graduates men and
women who exemplify the school's motto: Wisdom more than Knowledge;
Service beyond Self; Honor above Everything.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Gov. S. Ernest Vandiver Jr. ('36) - Former Gov. of Georgia
Cy Twombly ('47) - Contemporary artist whose work can be found in the Guggenheim, the National Gallery of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art.
Dr. John Ochsner ('44) - International medical leader, who has served in many prominent roles including President of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and President of The International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery.
Stephen D. Potts ('34) - Served as Director of the Office of Government Ethics under President George H.W. Bush and President William Jefferson Clinton.
Tom Cousins ('48) - Founder of Cousins Properties Inc.
Will Muschamp ('90) - Head Football Coach, University of Florida
James L. Dickey III ('42) - American poet, novelist, critic, athlete, and hunter with bow and arrow; best-known from his novel
Jennifer Wysocki ('90) - Emmy award-winning producer, creator and current host of television's
Elson Floyd ('74) - President of Washington State University
Darlington School's tuition is approximately $25,370 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Darlington School?
The acceptance rate of Darlington School is 46%, which is lower than the national average of 78%. Darlington School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Georgia with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Darlington School?
Darlington School famous alumni include: Gov. S. Ernest Vandiver Jr. ('36), Cy Twombly ('47), Dr. John Ochsner ('44), Stephen D. Potts ('34), Tom Cousins ('48), Will Muschamp ('90), James L. Dickey III ('42), Jennifer Wysocki ('90) and Elson Floyd ('74).
What sports does Darlington School offer?
Darlington School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, E-sports, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Darlington School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Darlington School?
The application deadline for Darlington School is Feb. 15 / Jul. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 15 / Jul. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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