Superintendent's Office

The Darlington County Board of Education named Dr. Matthew Ferguson superintendent in April 2025. He began officially on July 1, 2025.

Dr. Ferguson began his education career in Darlington County, where he taught high school English and later served in district-level roles, including Director of Personnel and Curriculum Coordinator. His leadership helped expand early learning programs, strengthen literacy instruction, and launch summer learning initiatives that continue to serve students today.

At the South Carolina Department of Education, as deputy superintendent, Dr. Ferguson led efforts to strengthen instruction statewide: rolling out the Science of Reading to more than 19,000 educators, expanding math support through the Palmetto Math Project, delivering high-quality instructional materials to classrooms, and supporting HOPE Network districts in accelerating student learning.