Enrollment
987
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County High
Federal NCES profile for Marlboro County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450297001434
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlboro County High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bennettsville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marlboro County High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlboro County High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bennettsville, SC.
School address
District: Marlboro 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450297001434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marlboro County High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marlboro County High
Marlboro County High is a high-poverty, large high school in Bennettsville, South Carolina, enrolling 987 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 987 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 147 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #138, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and White (22%) (diversity index 51/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 494 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 317 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 987 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Marlboro 01 also operates Mccoll Elementary/Middle (631 students) and Bennettsville Primary (552 students) alongside Marlboro County High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marlboro County High compares
Marlboro County High on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 987 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
987
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 247 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 65.8%
White 22.4%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Marlboro County High is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marlboro 01, which includes Marlboro County High.
$13,596
Per student
-7%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 44.6%
Federal 29.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Marlboro County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccoll Elementary/Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennettsville Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wallace Elementary/Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blenheim Middle School of Discovery | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennettsville Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlboro County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~987 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marlboro County High
How many students attend Marlboro County High?
Marlboro County High has 987 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bennettsville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlboro County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlboro County High is 15.4:1, which is 8% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marlboro County High?
100.0% of students at Marlboro County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marlboro County High?
The largest demographic group at Marlboro County High is African American at 65.8% of enrollment, in Bennettsville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlboro County High?
Marlboro County High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marlboro County High rank among public schools in Bennettsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlboro County High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bennettsville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bennettsville on the city page.
Is Marlboro County High a good school?
Marlboro County High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marlboro 01?
Besides Marlboro County High, Marlboro 01 also operates Mccoll Elementary/Middle (631 students), Bennettsville Primary (552 students), and Wallace Elementary/Middle (411 students). See the Marlboro 01 district page for the complete list.
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