Marlboro County Schools & Education
Marlboro County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
11/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
78.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
78.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.2%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,011
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,165
School Score
11/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 33/100
State Score Position
#46
of 46 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Marlboro County
Measured School Summary
Marlboro County faces educational challenges with a school score of 11/100 and a graduation rate of 78.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,011 per pupil, Marlboro County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 66% below the South Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Marlboro County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
11/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #46 of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
78.0%
6.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,011
$1,154 below the state average
School coverage
7
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Marlboro County has 7 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Marlboro County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Marlboro County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#46
of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 22 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Marlboro 01
Elementary to high school visible
3,549 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Marlboro 01 is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Marlboro County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Marlboro County, South Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Compact District Serving 3,500 Students
Marlboro County manages a compact network of seven public schools, including five elementary, one middle, and one high school. A single school district oversees the entire enrollment of 3,549 students. This high concentration of elementary schools highlights a strong focus on early childhood and primary education.
The Marlboro 01 District Focus
Marlboro 01 is the county's only school district, providing a unified path for all 3,549 local students. There are no charter schools within the county, meaning all public education is delivered through traditional district-run campuses. The district's flagship is Marlboro County High, which serves over 1,000 students.
Personalized Learning in a Rural Mix
Schools are set in a mix of rural and town locales, with an average school size of 507 students. Marlboro County High is the largest campus by far with 1,047 students, while Wallace Elementary/Middle offers a more intimate setting for 432 pupils. This layout ensures students transition from smaller primary schools into a larger, centralized high school environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Marlboro County
Reported Enrollment
3,549
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Marlboro County
7 Public Schools in Marlboro County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro County High | Profile | Marlboro 01 | Bennettsville, 29512Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,047 |
| McColl Elementary/Middle | Record | Marlboro 01 | McColl, 29570Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 643 |
| Bennettsville Primary | Record | Marlboro 01 | Bennettsville, 29512Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 552 |
| Blenheim Middle School of Discovery | Record | Marlboro 01 | Blenheim, 29516Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 444 |
| Wallace Elementary/Middle | Record | Marlboro 01 | Wallace, 29596Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 432 |
| Bennettsville Intermediate | Record | Marlboro 01 | Bennettsville, 29512Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 225 |
| Clio Elementary | Record | Marlboro 01 | Clio, 29525Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 206 |
Marlboro County High
Marlboro 01
Bennettsville, 29512 / Town: Distant
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery
Marlboro 01
Blenheim, 29516 / Rural: Distant
Bennettsville Intermediate
Marlboro 01
Bennettsville, 29512 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,011
State avg $7,165
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Schools in Marlboro County, South Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Marlboro County, South Carolina?
Marlboro County manages a compact network of seven public schools, including five elementary, one middle, and one high school. A single school district oversees the entire enrollment of 3,549 students. This high concentration of elementary schools highlights a strong focus on early childhood and primary education.
What are the major school districts in Marlboro County, South Carolina?
Marlboro 01 is the county's only school district, providing a unified path for all 3,549 local students. There are no charter schools within the county, meaning all public education is delivered through traditional district-run campuses. The district's flagship is Marlboro County High, which serves over 1,000 students.
What is the school experience like in Marlboro County?
Schools are set in a mix of rural and town locales, with an average school size of 507 students. Marlboro County High is the largest campus by far with 1,047 students, while Wallace Elementary/Middle offers a more intimate setting for 432 pupils. This layout ensures students transition from smaller primary schools into a larger, centralized high school environment.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.