For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,449 students in Marlboro County, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marlboro County, SC are Wallace Elementary Middle School, Mccoll Elementary Middle School and Blenheim Middle School Of Discovery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marlboro County, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Marlboro County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marlboro County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallace Elementary Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
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
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Mccoll Elementary Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
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
| 631 students
Rank: #33.
Blenheim Middle School Of Discovery
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
143 Highland Street
Blenheim, SC 29516
(843) 528-3262
Blenheim, SC 29516
(843) 528-3262
Grades: 6-8
| 380 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 middle schools in Marlboro County, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marlboro County, SC include Wallace Elementary Middle School, Mccoll Elementary Middle School and Blenheim Middle School Of Discovery.
How many public middle schools are located in Marlboro County?
3 public middle schools are located in Marlboro County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marlboro County?
Marlboro County public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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