For the 2025 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 42% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Marlboro County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Marlboro County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marlboro County High School, with 70% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marlboro County High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
951 Fayetteville Avenue Extens
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5900
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,020 students
Marlboro County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 Country Club Dr
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5938
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5938
Grades: 3-5
| 412 students
701 Cheraw St
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Evans (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
610 Highway 9 West
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-4181
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-4181
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
201 Jefferson Street
Clio, SC 29525
(843) 586-8376
Clio, SC 29525
(843) 586-8376
Grades: 6-8
| 138 students
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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