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What do students at Marlboro County High actually talk about outside of class?
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Enrollment
987
High
DISTRICT 483 · STATE 953
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARLBORO 01·NCES 450297001434
Marlboro County High
951 Fayetteville Avenue Extension, Bennettsville, SC 29512 · (843) 479-5900 · Marlboro County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL987 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
77 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.4:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 315 | 32% |
| Grade 10 | 304 | 31% |
| Grade 11 | 185 | 19% |
| Grade 12 | 183 | 19% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Marlboro 01. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Marlboro County High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 987 | #102 of 250 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.8:1 | #45 of 215 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.2% | #132 of 217 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.0% | #51 of 78 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
987
-7 (-1%) vs 2020
-44% since 1990-91, when it was 1,764
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 15.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 987 | 77 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,020 | 72.5 | 14.1:1 | 100% (1,020) |
| 2022-23 | 1,047 | 64 | 16.4:1 | 100% (1,047) |
| 2020-21 | 994 | 63 | 15.8:1 | 100% (994) |
| 2017-18 | 1,050 | 63.8 | 16.5:1 | 100% (1,050) |
| 2015-16 | 1,188 | 66 | 18.0:1 | 99% (1,182) |
| 2010-11 | 1,259 | 66 | 19.1:1 | 79% (989) |
| 2000-01 | 1,458 | 89 | 16.4:1 | 66% (958) |
| 1990-91 | 1,764 | 96 | 18.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Marlboro County High.
Since 2017-18: students down 6% (1,050 to 987); teachers up 21% (63.8 to 77).
About Marlboro County High
Marlboro County High is a mid-sized high school in South Carolina, located in Bennettsville. In all, 987 students attend the school in grades 9 through 12.
Marlboro 01 has 3,380 students spread across 7 schools.
The share of Black students at Marlboro County High is 66%, a majority. After that, the student body is 22% White, 7% multiracial, and 4% Native American. Census figures show Marlboro County is about 48% Black. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 51, compared with 70 nationally.
Its staff includes 77 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 12.8 students per teacher. Across high schools in South Carolina, the average ratio is 15.5:1.
Census data for Marlboro County show the median household earns about $34,301 a year, roughly 9% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Marlboro County High, Marlboro County has 7 public schools.
Bennettsville Primary sits about 1.7 miles from Marlboro County High. Around the school, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Town: Distant, meaning it is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Enrollment went from 994 in 2020-21 to 987 in 2024-25, a change of 7 students. The student-to-teacher ratio dropped from 15.8:1 in 2020-21 to 12.8:1 in 2024-25.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on athletics, class schedules, and weather closures here. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Marlboro County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
25,975
Census ACS
Median income
$34,301
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
9%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
3,380 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Marlboro 01
- McColl Elementary/MiddleElementary · 631 students
- Bennettsville PrimaryElementary · 552 students
- Wallace Elementary/MiddleElementary · 411 students
- Blenheim Middle School of DiscoveryMiddle · 367 students
- Bennettsville IntermediateElementary · 244 students
- Clio ElementaryElementary · 188 students
Other schools in Bennettsville
- Bennettsville PrimaryElementary · 552 students
- Bennettsville IntermediateElementary · 244 students
Nearby schools
- Bennettsville Primary1.7 mi · 552
- Bennettsville Intermediate1.8 mi · 244
- McColl Elementary/Middle7.1 mi · 631
- Blenheim Middle School of Discovery7.8 mi · 367
- Clio Elementary7.9 mi · 188
- Wallace Elementary/Middle12.0 mi · 411
Frequently asked questions
About Marlboro County HighWhat is the total enrollment at Marlboro County High?
Marlboro County High enrolls approximately 987 students in grades 09-12.
Is Marlboro County High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Marlboro County High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Marlboro County High have?
Marlboro County High employs 77 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Marlboro County High?
Student demographics at Marlboro County High are roughly 22% White, 1% Hispanic, 66% Black, 0% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Marlboro County High public or private?
Marlboro County High is a public K-12 school, overseen by Marlboro 01.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.