Bennettsville Intermediate

Summary:

Bennettsville Intermediate is an elementary school serving grades 4-5 in Bennettsville, South Carolina, part of the Marlboro 01 school district. With a student population of 225, the school has a predominantly African American student body (79.11% in 2022-2023).

Bennettsville Intermediate consistently performs below state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 26.1% of 4th graders and 30% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 57.2% and 55.7%. In mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, at 21.5% for 4th grade and 24% for 5th grade, compared to state averages of 51% and 45.8%. The school has been ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in South Carolina, consistently ranking in the bottom 10% over the past several years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite high per-student spending of $13,636 in 2022-2023, Bennettsville Intermediate has struggled to improve its academic performance over the years. The nearby Clio Elementary and Wallace Elementary/Middle schools in the Marlboro 01 district also perform below state averages but generally outperform Bennettsville Intermediate, suggesting systemic challenges within the district. The school's high percentage of African American students and 100% free and reduced lunch rate indicate the need for targeted interventions and comprehensive support services to address the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the community.

Detail:

Public 4-5

701 Cheraw Street
Bennettsville, SC 29512

(843) 479-5941

District: Marlboro 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
609^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,636

Students who attend Bennettsville Intermediate usually attend:

Middle:	Blenheim Middle School of Discovery
High:	Marlboro County High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 225

Racial breakdown:

African American:

79.1%

White:

12.4%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bennettsville Intermediate ranks worse than 95.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Marlboro 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.18. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Bennettsville Intermediate has the largest elementary school student body size in the Marlboro 01 School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bennettsville Intermediate is $13,636, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Marlboro 01 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bennettsville Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennettsville Intermediate 609^th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Bennettsville Intermediate in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American 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 Bennettsville Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at Bennettsville Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2015	7.86	625^th	638	2.0%
2016	7.63	593^rd	619	4.2%
2017	8.24	614^th	639	3.9%
2018	8.37	602^nd	624	3.5%
2019	6.71	621^st	643	3.4%
2021	11.55	560^th	622	10.0%
2022	6.54	611^th	625	2.2%
2023	10.44	603^rd	644	6.4%
2024	9.18	609^th	638	4.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bennettsville Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	9.74	572^nd	588	2.7%
2019	8.93	581^st	600	3.2%
2021	16.48	506^th	580	12.8%
2022	8.81	579^th	600	3.5%
2023	12.80	568^th	608	6.6%
2024	12.37	564^th	599	5.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Bennettsville Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	9.80	542^nd	570	4.9%
2019	8.42	563^rd	588	4.3%
2021	12.68	495^th	554	10.6%
2022	9.36	537^th	573	6.3%
2023	11.43	535^th	580	7.8%
2024	8.54	544^th	565	3.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bennettsville Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	11.94	156^th	161	3.1%
2019	12.54	182^nd	189	3.7%
2022	6.10	150^th	151	0.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Bennettsville Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	7.67	557^th	571	2.5%
2019	5.71	583^rd	590	1.2%
2021	8.67	527^th	561	6.1%
2022	4.50	575^th	579	0.7%
2023	8.42	550^th	582	5.5%
2024	9.36	533^rd	568	6.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Bennettsville Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	21.44	371^st	412	10.0%
2019	17.28	386^th	421	8.3%
2021	26.08	288^th	350	17.7%
2022	18.95	356^th	393	9.4%
2023	31.25	292^nd	394	25.9%
2024	25.94	303^rd	369	17.9%

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Rank History for White students at Bennettsville Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	2.99	467^th	472	1.1%

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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 Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bennettsville Intermediate

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	77	456	3	4	6	1	12	559
2014	62	424	4	3	3	1	20	517
2015	70	443	2	3	7	1	24	550
2016	70	421	4	4	8	0	28	535
2017	73	458	2	2	6	0	26	567
2018	53	355	2	3	3	0	23	439
2019	48	356	4	1	4	1	27	441
2020	38	219	2	3	1	1	15	279
2021	27	171	3	2	3	2	17	225
2022	29	174	4	2	4	2	9	224
2023	28	178	5	4	2	1	7	225

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 Bennettsville Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	559	40.0	13.9	91.4
2014	517	37.0	13.9	91.7
2015	550	36.0	15.2	100
2016	535	35.0	15.2	100
2017	567	37.0	15.3	100
2018	439	29.0	15.1	100
2019	441	26.0	16.9	100
2020	279	16.0	17.4	100
2021	225	15.0	15.0	100
2022	224	13.0	17.2	100
2023	225	14.0	16.0	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 Bennettsville Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	559	40.0	13.9	91.4
2014	517	37.0	13.9	91.7
2015	550	36.0	15.2	100
2016	535	35.0	15.2	100
2017	567	37.0	15.3	100
2018	439	29.0	15.1	100
2019	441	26.0	16.9	100
2020	279	16.0	17.4	100
2021	225	15.0	15.0	100
2022	224	13.0	17.2	100
2023	225	14.0	16.0	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 Bennettsville Intermediate

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	$1,828 (14.8%)	$1,186 (9.6%)	$3,014 (24.5%)	$6,941 (56.4%)	$2,362 (19.2%)	$9,303 (75.5%)	$12,317
2020	$1,153 (11.2%)	$751 (7.3%)	$1,903 (18.4%)	$6,301 (61.0%)	$2,132 (20.6%)	$8,433 (81.6%)	$10,336
2021	$1,261 (10.7%)	$776 (6.6%)	$2,037 (17.3%)	$7,706 (65.4%)	$2,032 (17.3%)	$9,738 (82.7%)	$11,774
2022	$1,779 (13.6%)	$1,033 (7.9%)	$2,811 (21.5%)	$8,196 (62.6%)	$2,088 (15.9%)	$10,284 (78.5%)	$13,095
2023	$3,237 (23.7%)	$1,405 (10.3%)	$4,642 (34.0%)	$7,079 (51.9%)	$1,914 (14.0%)	$8,993 (66.0%)	$13,636

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bennettsville Intermediate

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 621^st of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 603^rd of 644 Elementary schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Science (Bennettsville Intermediate)	12.9	20.2	7.3%
4th Grade Science (Marlboro 01)	20.3	25.6	5.3%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bennettsville Intermediate)	16.6	38.5	21.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marlboro 01)	21.7	37.6	15.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bennettsville Intermediate)	12.3	16.3	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marlboro 01)	17.4	26	8.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bennettsville Intermediate)	13.7	23.7	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marlboro 01)	16.5	29.4	12.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bennettsville Intermediate)	26	18.5	7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marlboro 01)	24.7	16.4	8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	45.4	44.6	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	441	225	49%
African American	356	178	50%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	48	28	41.7%
Two or More Races	27	7	74.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Bennettsville Intermediate

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)						SC READY Mathematics (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	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	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
Bennettsville Intermediate	Public	4-5	701 Cheraw Street	Bennettsville	29512	Marlboro County	Marlboro 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 479-5941	225	14	16.0	100.0%	28 (12.4%)	178 (79.1%)	4 (1.8%)	5 (2.2%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.1%)	9.2	609^th of 638 public elementary schools	4.5%		10.4	603^rd of 644 public elementary schools	6.4%	6		26.1	30.0					21.5	24.0				$13,636	$3,237	$1,405	$4,642	$7,079	$1,914	$8,993
Bennettsville Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	301 Jefferson Street	Bennettsville	29512	Marlboro County	Marlboro 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 479-5936	552	33	16.7	100.0%	95 (17.2%)	390 (70.7%)	11 (2.0%)	5 (0.9%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (7.2%)								(n/a)	25.5						24.2						$13,600	$2,404	$1,307	$3,710	$8,515	$1,374	$9,889
McColl Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	700 North Main Street	Mc Coll	29570	Marlboro County	Marlboro 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 523-5371	643	44	14.6	100.0%	284 (44.2%)	168 (26.1%)	8 (1.2%)	5 (0.8%)	87 (13.5%)	3 (0.5%)	88 (13.7%)	16.3	543^rd of 638 public elementary schools	14.9%		23.7	501^st of 644 public elementary schools	22.2%	42	32.8	47.8	31.3	32.3	47.2	30.4	31.2	28.3	15.6	20.5	22.9	18.8	$12,594	$2,220	$1,100	$3,320	$7,761	$1,513	$9,274
Clio Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2635 Highway 9 East	Clio	29525	Marlboro County	Marlboro 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 586-9391	206	17	12.1	100.0%	34 (16.5%)	152 (73.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.3%)	13.5	566^th of 638 public elementary schools	11.3%		15.3	560^th of 644 public elementary schools	13.0%	6	28.1	36.0	38.7				21.9	28.0	25.8				$17,209	$3,004	$1,612	$4,616	$10,276	$2,317	$12,594
Wallace Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	3643 Highway 9 West	Wallace	29596	Marlboro County	Marlboro 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 537-7493	432	31	13.9	100.0%	219 (50.7%)	154 (35.6%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (7.4%)	18.5	536^th of 638 public elementary schools	16.0%		27.1	470^th of 644 public elementary schools	27.0%	66	20.0	48.8	29.7	31.9	34.0	48.0	29.7	39.0	18.9	29.6	21.3	30.8	$12,289	$1,949	$1,396	$3,345	$7,447	$1,497	$8,944
Rosenwald Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	508 Church Street	Society Hill	29593	Darlington County	Darlington 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 398-2700	130	14	9.5	100.0%	9 (6.9%)	91 (70.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (21.5%)								(n/a)													$24,660	$4,122	$1,420	$5,542	$16,791	$2,327	$19,118
Cheraw Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	321 High Street	Cheraw	29520	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 921-1020	468	34	13.7	100.0%	173 (37.0%)	232 (49.6%)	13 (2.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.0%)								(n/a)													$11,903	$1,880	$1,556	$3,436	$7,347	$1,120	$8,467
Cheraw Intermediate	Public	3-5	421 Chesterfield Highway	Cheraw	29520	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 921-1030	403	31	13.0	100.0%	134 (33.3%)	231 (57.3%)	10 (2.5%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.7%)	15.3	552^nd of 638 public elementary schools	13.5%		18.9	536^th of 644 public elementary schools	16.8%	16	22.8	32.0	39.4				27.5	30.1	32.8				$11,951	$1,692	$1,170	$2,862	$7,870	$1,219	$9,089

Frequently Asked Questions about Bennettsville Intermediate

Is Bennettsville Intermediate a good school?

Bennettsville Intermediate ranks in the bottom 4.5% of South Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend Bennettsville Intermediate?

In the 2022-23 school year, 225 students attended Bennettsville Intermediate.

What district is Bennettsville Intermediate in?

Marlboro 01

What schools do graduates of Bennettsville Intermediate attend?

Students who attend Bennettsville Intermediate usually go on to attend:

Middle : Blenheim Middle School of Discovery
High : Marlboro County High

What is the racial makeup of Bennettsville Intermediate?

Students at Bennettsville Intermediate are 79% African American, 12% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

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