Darlington, SC town hall & government
Darlington spent $10.7 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $1,817 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Darlington's government.
Where Darlington's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 25%
- Fees & charges 24%
- Other taxes & licenses 18%
- Property taxes 15%
- Utility sales 11%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- From other local governments 3%
- From the federal government <1%
Who works for Darlington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Darlington County School District
Darlington's K–12 school district, shared with Hartsville, Lamar and Society Hill. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from South Carolina districts overall: 45% local, 43% state, 13% federal
- Local 41%
- State 41%
- Federal 17%
Of the $17,954 per pupil, $9,616 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Darlington kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Darlington pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Darlington's government
Who represents Darlington
Darlington is represented in Congress by Senators Tim Scott and Darline Graham and Representative Russell Fry. Henry McMaster is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.