For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,020 students in Marlboro County, SC.
The top-ranked public high school in Marlboro County, SC is Marlboro County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marlboro County, SC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Marlboro County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Marlboro County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marlboro County High School, with 73% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marlboro County (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%
Marlboro County 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%
201 Jefferson Street
Clio, SC 29525
(843) 586-8376
Clio, SC 29525
(843) 586-8376
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marlboro County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marlboro County, SC include Marlboro County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marlboro County?
1 public high schools are located in Marlboro County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marlboro County?
Marlboro County public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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