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St. Mary School vs. Darlington School

Should you attend St. Mary School or Darlington School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
St. Mary School Photo - Go Blue Knights!
St. Mary School
401 East 7th Street
Rome, GA 30161
Elementary school
Darlington School Photo - Darlington`s 500-acre 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 approximately one hour northwest of Atlanta.
Darlington School
1014 Cave Spring Rd SW
Rome, GA 30161
Combined school
Top Rankings

St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute
School History
Oldest founding date

Darlington School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Lowest average acceptance rates
Student Body
Largest student body
AP Courses
Most AP courses offered
Sports offered
Most sports offered
Extracurriculars
Most extracurriculars offered
School History
Oldest founding date
Overview
Saint Mary's Catholic School continues a tradition of academic excellence as we challenge students to become lifelong learners and dedicated Christian men and women.
We develop individual strengths by fostering critical thinking, setting high standards, and challenging each other to become virtuous, responsible human beings.
Our courage shines as we live the Gospel, always seeking the wisdom to understand God's will, as we share the love of God with all people.
Darlington School is a co-ed, independent boarding and day school in Rome, Ga., for students in pre-K through high school.
Here, you're not an enrollment number; you're a person.
Explore Darlington and see how an education built for the way you see things can make you a successful student and a confident contributor to the world around you.
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.
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
n/a
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Depends on testing
Year Founded
1945
1905
County
Floyd, GA
Floyd, GA

Students Body

Total Students
232 students
789 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
15%
Students by Grade
St. Mary School Student By Grade
Darlington School Student By Grade

Students by Grade

Nursery Students
13
-
Pre-K Students
38
18
Kindergarten Students
24
22
Grade 1 Students
24
22
Grade 2 Students
21
22
Grade 3 Students
14
30
Grade 4 Students
23
40
Grade 5 Students
23
40
Grade 6 Students
23
50
Grade 7 Students
10
50
Grade 8 Students
19
50
Grade 9 Students
-
100
Grade 10 Students
-
115
Grade 11 Students
-
115
Grade 12 Students
-
115

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
80 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
78%
Average Class Size
20
14
Number of AP Classes
n/a
22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:10
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Courses Link
Average SAT score
n/a
1190
Average ACT score
n/a
24
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
n/a
Matriculation Link
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(School uniforms)

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 15 / Jul. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,000
n/a
Tuition Notes
PK-3 tuition is $7102 PK tuition is $8211 Elementary tuition is $7160-$8185 Middle School (6th-8th) tuition is $7500-$8500
http://www.darlingtonschool.org/admission/tuition.aspx
% on Financial Aid
55%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,600
n/a
Acceptance Rate
95%
46%
Admissions Director
Christa Jackson
Matthew Peer
Admissions Associate
Christa Jackson
n/a

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5
15
Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
35
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
After School Art, Chess Club, Drama, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Junior Beta Club, Math League, Student Government
"D" Club, "Y" Cabinet, Chess Club, Concert Choir, Coosa Junior Golf Academy, Darlington Players, Environmental Awareness Club, Fitness, Georgia Junior Academy of Science, Governor's Honors, House Senate, IMPACT International, Instrumental Music Conservatory, International Thespians, Intramurals, Jabberwokk, Jazz Ensemble, Ladies' Chorale, Lessons Academy, Math Team, Men's Chorale, Orchestra, Outdoor Club, Scholar Bowl, Set Crew, Soccer Academy, Spanish Club, Student Council, Technology Club, The Darlingtones, The Inkslinger, The Random Notes, Tiger Experts, Young Democrats, Young Republicans
 
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