Marlboro County High

Marlboro 01
951 Fayetteville Avenue Extension
Bennettsville, SC 29512
1,047 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.
1,047
Total Students
64.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    656 (62.7 %)
  • White
    276 (26.4 %)
  • Two or More
    52 (5.0 %)
  • American Indian
    47 (4.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: 1,047
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 442
Grade 10 236
Grade 11 198
Grade 12 171
Gender Ratio