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About Darlington

In 1905, a group of young graduates along with John Paul and Alice Allgood Cooper, found themselves moved by the memory of a former teacher. That man, Joseph James Darlington, had taught them so much. Not only through lectures and books, but through his character, his insatiable desire for knowledge, and his concern for the greater good. These students came together, and from that desire to honor their teacher Darlington School was born.
Mr. Darlington's legacy of child-centered holistic education lives on in the approximately 750 students in grades pre-K to 12. Our school community builds character and connection through a representation of an average of 15 states and 20 countries worldwide.
To quote from the original charter, Darlington was organized and incorporated “not for pecuniary gain” but “for educational and literary purposes, in which may be taught all branches of learning.” Today, Darlington is so much more than a college-preparatory school. It's a place where curiosity can grow into wisdom. A place where empathy transforms into service. And where honesty galvanizes into honor.
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Career Day 2026: Alumni return to inspire the Tigers of today

Darlington will come alive with the stories, experience, and energy of 29 alumni returning to campus for Career Day 2026, an event hosted for Upper School students by the Alumni Council on Jan. 26.

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Zoology Class in the Golden Isles

Seniors from the Zoology classes competed in our 25th Annual Big Weekend on Georgia's coast. Hiking through maritime forests, tidal marshes, freshwater wetlands, and beaches, our fledgling ornithologists discovered nearly 90 species of birds.

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National Honor Society inducts 47

The Darlington School Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 47 new members in a ceremony held Thursday, Jan. 8, in Morris Chapel. 

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Jabberwokk, Inkslinger earn high marks at state, national levels

The 2025 Jabberwokk yearbook and Inkslinger literary magazine have racked up individual and staff awards at the state and national level since their publication at the end of last school year.

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Double W Farms partnership offers Premiere Hunter/Jumper training for boarding students

Darlington is partnering with Double W Farms to offer high-level equestrian training alongside a world-class college-prep education.

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HEAD OF SCHOOL

Meet Head of School Brent Bell.

MISSION AND VALUES

Wisdom, service and honor are a part of everything we do.