Mayo High For Math Science & Technology

405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532

309 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mayo High School for Math, Science & Technology, located in Darlington, South Carolina, is a specialized magnet school that prioritizes a rigorous, STEM-focused curriculum. Serving as a district-wide choice school, it is designed to challenge high-achieving students by integrating advanced mathematical and scientific inquiry into core academic subjects. The school emphasizes critical thinking, technological literacy, and hands-on laboratory work, preparing its student body for competitive post-secondary education and careers in STEM fields.

Beyond its academic core, the school is known for fostering a focused and scholarly environment. By utilizing specialized instructional techniques and maintaining high expectations, Mayo High aims to cultivate students who are not only proficient in technical skills but also prepared to solve complex, real-world problems. The school remains a key institution in the Darlington County School District, serving as an educational hub for students seeking a more intensive and specialized high school experience.

309

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	19
Black	89
Asian	4
Two or More	30

White
167 (54.0%)
Black
89 (28.8%)
Two or More
30 (9.7%)
Hispanic
19 (6.1%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Darlington 01
Phone:	(843)398-2650
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 75

Grade 10 91

Grade 11 67

Grade 12 76