Is Marlboro County High a good school?

Marlboro County High ranks in the bottom 5.1% of South Carolina high schools.

How many students attend Marlboro County High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,020 students attended Marlboro County High.

What is the racial makeup of Marlboro County High?

Students at Marlboro County High are 64% African American, 25% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Marlboro County High?

Marlboro County High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bennettsville Intermediate Elementary : Bennettsville Primary Elementary : Clio Elementary Elementary : McColl Elementary/Middle Elementary : Wallace Elementary/Middle Middle : Blenheim Middle School of Discovery

Marlboro County High

Summary:

Marlboro County High is a public high school in Bennettsville, South Carolina, serving 1,047 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Marlboro 01 school district, which is ranked 72 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marlboro County High has a majority African American student population, ranging from 60.26% to 62.66% over the past three school years, and a significant Native American student population, ranging from 4.49% to 5.33%, which is much higher than the state average. In comparison, the nearby Cheraw High has a more balanced racial makeup. Academically, Marlboro County High consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of South Carolina high schools, with proficiency rates on End-of-Course (EOCEP) exams significantly below the state average across all subjects. Cheraw High performs better on EOCEP exams, with proficiency rates closer to the state averages.

Marlboro County High's performance is particularly low for African American, White, and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the bottom 20-25% of South Carolina high schools for these subgroups. The school also struggles with the performance of disabled and gifted/talented students, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of the state. Despite the school's higher per-student spending compared to the state average, this does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to the school's challenges. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on targeted interventions and a deeper understanding of the underlying factors contributing to the school's persistent low performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

951 Fayetteville Avenue Extens
Bennettsville, SC 29512

(843) 479-5900

District: Marlboro 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
223^rd of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,671

Feeder schools for Marlboro County High:

Elementary:	Bennettsville Intermediate
	Bennettsville Primary
	Clio Elementary
	McColl Elementary/Middle
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	Wallace Elementary/Middle
Middle:	Blenheim Middle School of Discovery

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 1,020

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.5%

White:

24.6%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marlboro County High ranks worse than 94.9% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.74. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marlboro County High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (63.5%), White (24.6%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marlboro County High is 14. (See more...)

Compare Marlboro County High employs 72.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marlboro County High is $14,671.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marlboro County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Marlboro County High 223^rd of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Marlboro County High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Marlboro 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Marlboro 01 72^nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marlboro County High

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Rank History for all students at Marlboro County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2005	40.37	147^th	187	21.4%
2006	50.13	135^th	191	29.3%
2007	37.46	164^th	191	14.1%
2008	22.49	160^th	185	13.5%
2009	19.68	169^th	188	10.1%
2010	16.96	174^th	199	12.6%
2011	19.13	171^st	199	14.1%
2012	12.32	184^th	202	8.9%
2013	15.53	178^th	203	12.3%
2014	18.10	181^st	210	13.8%
2015	20.29	192^nd	232	17.2%
2016	10.83	212^th	231	8.2%
2017	7.16	209^th	223	6.3%
2018	15.24	174^th	216	19.4%
2019	18.37	179^th	225	20.4%
2021	21.24	177^th	227	22.0%
2022	11.49	204^th	226	9.7%
2023	9.25	218^th	237	8.0%
2024	7.74	223^rd	235	5.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marlboro County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	30.04	147^th	214	31.3%
2019	28.49	149^th	217	31.3%
2021	31.21	149^th	213	30.0%
2022	13.63	200^th	220	9.1%
2023	10.35	213^th	226	5.8%
2024	13.00	213^th	229	7.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Marlboro County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	17.37	172^nd	210	18.1%
2019	18.69	169^th	213	20.7%
2021	20.14	172^nd	213	19.2%
2022	13.50	199^th	220	9.5%
2023	11.20	203^rd	223	9.0%
2024	8.98	213^th	225	5.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Marlboro County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	33.03	91^st	137	33.6%
2019	24.34	113^th	143	21.0%
2022	12.73	126^th	139	9.4%
2023	6.35	140^th	141	0.7%
2024	8.90	139^th	145	4.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Marlboro County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.53	155^th	157	1.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Marlboro County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	16.11	175^th	213	17.8%
2019	18.75	173^rd	218	20.6%
2021	20.02	170^th	215	20.9%
2022	10.04	206^th	224	8.0%
2023	7.23	217^th	229	5.2%
2024	7.13	221^st	228	3.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Marlboro County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	36.58	116^th	183	36.6%
2019	35.03	122^nd	184	33.7%
2021	29.34	133^rd	178	25.3%
2022	29.61	138^th	190	27.4%
2023	17.82	177^th	199	11.1%
2024	14.98	181^st	194	6.7%

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Rank History for White students at Marlboro County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	11.26	176^th	185	4.9%
2019	23.02	145^th	191	24.1%
2021	22.81	153^rd	189	19.0%
2022	2.71	191^st	192	0.5%
2023	12.83	180^th	197	8.6%
2024	7.09	190^th	196	3.1%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marlboro County High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	644	1075	2	0	43	n/a	n/a	0	1764
1992	622	1090	1	1	46	n/a	n/a	0	1760
1993	574	1048	2	2	46	n/a	n/a	0	1672
1994	556	1092	2	2	47	n/a	n/a	0	1699
1995	508	1060	1	3	45	n/a	n/a	0	1617
1996	508	1060	1	3	45	n/a	n/a	0	1617
1997	485	1015	1	3	44	n/a	n/a	0	1548
1998	494	995	1	1	42	n/a	n/a	0	1533
1999	495	928	3	2	41	n/a	n/a	0	1469
2000	521	970	3	1	35	n/a	n/a	0	1530
2001	499	923	3	1	32	n/a	n/a	0	1458
2002	499	882	2	1	41	n/a	n/a	0	1425
2003	499	882	2	1	41	n/a	n/a	0	1425
2004	481	893	4	0	48	n/a	n/a	0	1426
2005	433	850	4	0	41	n/a	n/a	0	1328
2006	428	875	3	2	37	n/a	n/a	2	1347
2007	440	897	2	5	45	n/a	n/a	0	1389
2008	438	888	3	8	39	n/a	n/a	3	1379
2009	416	874	3	9	53	n/a	n/a	4	1359
2010	408	874	3	8	54	n/a	n/a	4	1351
2011	363	811	2	8	59	1	15	0	1259
2012	351	759	3	7	55	1	20	0	1196
2013	366	733	7	8	54	1	29	0	1198
2014	349	717	4	8	54	0	26	0	1158
2015	352	727	7	11	61	0	39	0	1197
2016	340	732	4	14	60	0	38	0	1188
2017	318	702	5	14	54	0	39	0	1132
2018	307	639	6	12	44	0	42	0	1050
2019	275	611	5	8	41	0	40	0	980
2020	254	597	4	11	42	0	43	0	951
2021	281	599	2	12	53	1	46	0	994
2022	273	607	4	12	48	1	46	0	991
2023	276	656	3	12	47	1	52	0	1047
2024	251	648	4	17	40	0	60	0	1020

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marlboro County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1764	96.6	18.2	42.3
1992	1760	98.5	17.8	61
1993	1672	98.7	16.9	58.6
1994	1699	100.4	16.9	64.7
1995	1617	97.0	16.7	43.4
1996	1617	97.0	16.7	43.4
1997	1548	106.0	14.6	53.1
1998	1533	95.0	16.1	54.4
1999	1469	95.0	15.5	61.1
2000	1530	92.0	16.6	55.6
2001	1458	89.0	16.4	65.7
2002	1425	84.0	17.0	67.9
2003	1425	84.0	17.0	67.9
2004	1426	80.0	17.8	71.5
2005	1328	82.0	16.2	76.5
2006	1347	89.0	15.1	71.3
2007	1389	115.0	12.1	78.6
2008	1379	85.0	16.2	80.4
2009	1359	84.0	16.2	81.5
2010	1351	81.0	16.6	84.1
2011	1259	66.5	18.9	78.6
2012	1196	66.5	17.9	77.1
2013	1198	66.6	17.9	75.2
2014	1158	71.8	16.1	77.1
2015	1197	72.0	16.6	64
2016	1188	67.0	17.7	99.5
2017	1132	69.8	16.2	100
2018	1050	63.8	16.4	100
2019	980	66.0	14.8	100
2020	951	64.0	14.8	100
2021	994	63.0	15.7	100
2022	991	60.0	16.5	100
2023	1047	64.0	16.3	100
2024	1020	72.5	14.0	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marlboro County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1764	96.6	18.2	42.3
1992	1760	98.5	17.8	61
1993	1672	98.7	16.9	58.6
1994	1699	100.4	16.9	64.7
1995	1617	97.0	16.7	43.4
1996	1617	97.0	16.7	43.4
1997	1548	106.0	14.6	53.1
1998	1533	95.0	16.1	54.4
1999	1469	95.0	15.5	61.1
2000	1530	92.0	16.6	55.6
2001	1458	89.0	16.4	65.7
2002	1425	84.0	17.0	67.9
2003	1425	84.0	17.0	67.9
2004	1426	80.0	17.8	71.5
2005	1328	82.0	16.2	76.5
2006	1347	89.0	15.1	71.3
2007	1389	115.0	12.1	78.6
2008	1379	85.0	16.2	80.4
2009	1359	84.0	16.2	81.5
2010	1351	81.0	16.6	84.1
2011	1259	66.5	18.9	78.6
2012	1196	66.5	17.9	77.1
2013	1198	66.6	17.9	75.2
2014	1158	71.8	16.1	77.1
2015	1197	72.0	16.6	64
2016	1188	67.0	17.7	99.5
2017	1132	69.8	16.2	100
2018	1050	63.8	16.4	100
2019	980	66.0	14.8	100
2020	951	64.0	14.8	100
2021	994	63.0	15.7	100
2022	991	60.0	16.5	100
2023	1047	64.0	16.3	100
2024	1020	72.5	14.0	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marlboro County High

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$737 (6.7%)	$236 (2.1%)	$974 (8.9%)	$7,299 (66.5%)	$2,708 (24.7%)	$10,006 (91.1%)	$10,980
2020	$535 (4.3%)	$295 (2.4%)	$830 (6.7%)	$8,204 (66.3%)	$3,331 (26.9%)	$11,535 (93.3%)	$12,365
2021	$403 (3.2%)	$361 (2.9%)	$763 (6.1%)	$8,379 (67.1%)	$3,354 (26.8%)	$11,733 (93.9%)	$12,496
2022	$913 (6.9%)	$732 (5.5%)	$1,645 (12.4%)	$8,003 (60.6%)	$3,567 (27.0%)	$11,569 (87.6%)	$13,214
2023	$2,066 (14.1%)	$1,997 (13.6%)	$4,063 (27.7%)	$7,807 (53.2%)	$2,801 (19.1%)	$10,608 (72.3%)	$14,671

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marlboro County High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 179^th of 225 High schools	Ranks 218^th of 237 High schools	12.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Marlboro County High)	41.5	33.8	7.8%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Marlboro 01)	52.5	40.8	11.8%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Marlboro County High)	61.5	32.8	28.7%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Marlboro 01)	61.5	32.8	28.7%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)	67.2	59.1	8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Marlboro County High)	60	71.5	11.5%
End of Course English 1 (Marlboro 01)	71.1	71.5	0.4%
End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)	78.9	84	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	980	1047	6.8%
African American	611	656	7.4%
American Indian	41	47	14.6%
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	8	12	50%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	275	276	0.4%
Two or More Races	40	52	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Marlboro County High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Marlboro County High	Public	9-12	951 Fayetteville Avenue Extens	Bennettsville	29512	Marlboro County	Marlboro 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 479-5900	1,020	73	14.0	100.0%	251 (24.6%)	648 (63.5%)	17 (1.7%)	4 (0.4%)	40 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (5.9%)	7.7	223^rd of 235 public high schools	5.1%		9.2	218^th of 237 public high schools	8.0%	5	33.7	38.6	33.3	72.3	$14,671	$2,066	$1,997	$4,063	$7,807	$2,801	$10,608
Cheraw High	Public	9-12	649 Chesterfield Highway	Cheraw	29520	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 921-1000	616	45	13.6	100.0%	235 (38.1%)	330 (53.6%)	18 (2.9%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.4%)	20.8	187^th of 235 public high schools	20.4%		23.8	174^th of 237 public high schools	26.6%	13	51.1	51.6	40.3	76.8	$13,530	$913	$1,074	$1,987	$9,910	$1,634	$11,543

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marlboro County High

Student/Teacher Ratio Marlboro County High

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Impact of COVID-19 on Marlboro County High

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Schools Near Marlboro County High