For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,664 students in Marlboro 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Marlboro 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
3,664 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
219 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Marlboro 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 78 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 83 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
48%
Graduation Rate
81%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.65
# American Indian Students
174 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
12%
# Black Students
2,111 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
58%
32%
# White Students
1,043 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
28%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
251 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
133
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
272
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
288
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
284
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
250
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
250
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
251
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
272
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
344
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
329
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
348
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
257
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
227
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
159
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,805 is higher than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,144 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,805
$15,453
Spending / Student
$15,144
$15,044
Best Marlboro 01 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marlboro County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
951 Fayetteville Avenue Extens
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5900
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 991 students
Rank: #22.
Wallace Elementary/middle
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3643 Highway 9 West
Wallace, SC 29596
(843) 537-7493
Wallace, SC 29596
(843) 537-7493
Grades: PK-8
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Mccoll Elementary/middle
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 North Main Street
Mc Coll, SC 29570
(843) 523-5371
Mc Coll, SC 29570
(843) 523-5371
Grades: PK-8
| 658 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bennettsville Primary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Jefferson Street
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5936
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5936
Grades: PK-3
| 584 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Clio Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2635 Highway 9 East
Clio, SC 29525
(843) 586-9391
Clio, SC 29525
(843) 586-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #66.
Bennettsville Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Cheraw Street
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941
Grades: 4-5
| 224 students
Rank: #77.
Blenheim Middle School Of Discovery
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
143 Highland Street
Blenheim, SC 29516
(843) 528-3262
Blenheim, SC 29516
(843) 528-3262
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marlboro 01 School District?
Marlboro 01 School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,664 students.
What is the rank of Marlboro 01 School District?
Marlboro 01 School District is ranked #67 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marlboro 01 School District?
58% of Marlboro 01 School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marlboro 01 School District?
Marlboro 01 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Marlboro 01 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,144 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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