- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450297001434
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bennettsville · Resource Index
- 27
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Marlboro County High held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 72.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 450297001434 · Bennettsville, SC High · MID · TRAD
987 enr · 15.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccoll Elementary/Middle (631 students)
Marlboro County High held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 72.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Marlboro County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marlboro County High
987 students
- Mccoll Element
Mccoll Elementary/Middle
631 students
- Bennettsville
Bennettsville Primary
552 students
- Wallace Elemen
Wallace Elementary/Middle
411 students
- Blenheim Middl 367
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery
367 students
- Bennettsville 244
Bennettsville Intermediate
244 students
What this shows Marlboro County High reports 987 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marlboro County High compares
Marlboro County High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,403
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Marlboro 01 reports $15,403 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~987 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,047 (2022-23) → 1,020 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.