For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,777 students in Bennettsville, SC (there are , serving 259 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Bennettsville, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bennettsville, SC are Marlboro County High School, Bennettsville Primary and Bennettsville Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennettsville, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Bennettsville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bennettsville, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marlboro County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
951 Fayetteville Avenue Extens
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5900
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Bennettsville Primary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Jefferson Street
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5936
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5936
Gr: PK-3 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Bennettsville Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Cheraw Street
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941
Gr: 4-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Bennettsville, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 Country Club Dr
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5938
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5938
Gr: 3-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
701 Cheraw St
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bennettsville, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Bennettsville, SC include Marlboro County High School, Bennettsville Primary and Bennettsville Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Bennettsville?
3 public schools are located in Bennettsville.
What percentage of students in Bennettsville go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Bennettsville are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bennettsville?
Bennettsville public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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