Total enrollment
3,380
-582 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
Marlboro County
South Carolina · Public K-12
Marlboro County's 7 public schools sit inside South Carolina and collectively enroll about 3,380 K-12 students across 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Marlboro County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
27%
was 30%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
58%
was 58%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
3,380
NCES CCD
Median income
$34,301
Below South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
5
2,026 students
Middle
1
367 students
High
1
987 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Marlboro 01
3,380 students · 1 district in Marlboro County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Marlboro County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
9.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.9%
civilian labor
Median age
42
19.9% under 18
Test scores in Marlboro County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- McColl Elementary/Middle· 45.5%
- Bennettsville Primary· 44.1%
- Clio Elementary· 41.5%
- Wallace Elementary/Middle· 39.8%
- Bennettsville Intermediate· 38.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Blenheim Middle School of Discovery· 32.7%
- Bennettsville Intermediate· 38.3%
- Wallace Elementary/Middle· 39.8%
- Clio Elementary· 41.5%
- Bennettsville Primary· 44.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro County High | Bennettsville | High | 09-12 | 987 | · |
| McColl Elementary/Middle | Mccoll | Elementary | PK-08 | 631 | · |
| Bennettsville Primary | Bennettsville | Elementary | PK-03 | 552 | · |
| Wallace Elementary/Middle | Wallace | Elementary | PK-08 | 411 | · |
| Blenheim Middle School of Discovery | Blenheim | Middle | 06-08 | 367 | · |
| Bennettsville Intermediate | Bennettsville | Elementary | 04-05 | 244 | · |
| Clio Elementary | Clio | Elementary | PK-05 | 188 | · |
Cities in Marlboro County
About Marlboro County
Across the sparse South Carolina county of Marlboro County of about 25,975 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 3,380 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $34,301, 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 42% meaningfully below the South Carolina median.
For a sense of the school types, Marlboro County covers 5 elementary schools (2,026 students), 1 middle school (367), and 1 high school (987).
The largest single district in Marlboro County is Marlboro 01, which alone enrolls about 3,380 students.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 15%: 3,962 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,380 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 8 to 7 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 30% to 27%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Marlboro County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
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