Marlboro County High
987 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Marlboro County High School, located in Bennettsville, South Carolina, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Marlboro County School District. As the district's only traditional high school, it functions as a centralized hub for students across the county, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is committed to fostering academic growth through various core subjects, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and extracurricular activities that aim to develop students' social and leadership skills.
Beyond academics, Marlboro County High School plays a significant role in the local community by hosting athletic events, arts programs, and school-wide initiatives that encourage student engagement and school spirit. The administration and faculty strive to create a supportive learning environment, emphasizing the importance of graduation and long-term success. By providing diverse opportunities—ranging from advanced coursework to vocational training—the school seeks to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body while navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in a rural school district.
Beyond academics, Marlboro County High School plays a significant role in the local community by hosting athletic events, arts programs, and school-wide initiatives that encourage student engagement and school spirit. The administration and faculty strive to create a supportive learning environment, emphasizing the importance of graduation and long-term success. By providing diverse opportunities—ranging from advanced coursework to vocational training—the school seeks to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body while navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in a rural school district.
987
Total Students
77.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 221 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
| Black | 649 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 67 |
| American Indian | 36 |
| Pacific Islander | 5 |
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Black649 (65.8%)
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White221 (22.4%)
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Two or More67 (6.8%)
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American Indian36 (3.6%)
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Hispanic8 (0.8%)
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Pacific Islander5 (0.5%)
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Asian1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Marlboro 01 |
| Phone: | (843)479-5900 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 987 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 77.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
315
Grade 10
304
Grade 11
185
Grade 12
183
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 315 |
| Grade 10 | 304 |
| Grade 11 | 185 |
| Grade 12 | 183 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 491 | 49.7% |
| Male | 496 | 50.3% |