Preparing you for the world you’ll be changing.

Welcome to Darlington School

Preparing you for the world you'll be changing.

Wisdom. Service. Honor.

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.

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BE A DARLINGTON STUDENT IN 2023-2024!

We are now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. Please contact the Admission Office to schedule your private visit and interview today!

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Today at Darlington

School successes. Student breakthroughs. Teacher triumphs.

Take a look at some of our best Darlington moments.

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Aug 17News Purple Tie Tiger Tailgate grosses over $497,000

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Aug 15Blogs How a New Faculty Member Makes Darlington Better

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Aug 14Galleries Cooper House Retreat

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Aug 14Galleries Leader Week & Move-In Day

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Aug 14Galleries Moser House Retreat

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THE BOARDING EXPERIENCE

Home is Where the House is

If you crave an independent experience fueled by friendships that span the globe and last a lifetime, our boarding program might be the answer. Students come from international destinations and across the United States to live in one of six English-style boarding houses on campus.

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PREPARING FOR COLLEGE

The Proof is in the Placement

Choosing the right college can be challenging. But at Darlington, we offer college guidance that helps you factor who you are into your college decision. We have a steady track record of 100% college acceptances to a diverse list of colleges and universities around the country and the world.

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Upper School Arts

An Expressionist Movement

Follow your urge to create. Get ready to experiment or take your art to the next stage with in-depth personal expression in studio art, inspired creation in media arts, and performance in music and theater.

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MIDDLE GRADES | 6 TO 8

Magnify Your Middle School Years

Middle school transforms the momentum of your early education into the beginning of the journey towards high school. Grades 6 to 8 are a time to build your knowledge, respond to curiosity, and grow as a leader and friend.

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THE DARLINGTON PODCAST

A Look Into Our Boarding Program

The best way to learn about our boarding program is to hear about it from our students. In this episode of The Darlington Podcast you'll hear from two four-year boarders who made the most of their boarding experience at Darlington.

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CURRICULUM SPOTLIGHT

Multisensory Learning

Our primary grades curriculum focuses on the whole child and uses a hands-on approach to building on developmental skills. In this video spotlight you'll hear about the many facets of multi-sensory learning as it relates to reading and writing and how implementing the Orton-Gillingham Method has benefited all students.

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