C
Below Average
53/100

Marlboro County High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 951 Fayetteville Avenue Extension, Bennettsville, SC 29512
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 62% · Math 42% proficient · 33rd percentile in South Carolina
Graduation
C
78% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
1,020
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%33/100reading 36th percentile, math 30th percentile among South Carolina high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%36/10078% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+13 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate78% (−6 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White85%55%reading +8 pts, math -8 pts48th percentile (list)
Black52%37%reading -4 pts, math -5 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income57%42%reading -3 pts, math -4 pts36th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 951 Fayetteville Avenue Extension
City Bennettsville
ZIP Code 29512
District 4502970
NCES School ID 450297001434
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29512

Understanding the community around Marlboro County High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $37,104
Per Capita Income $20,941
Poverty Rate 23.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.4%
High School or Higher 80.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $82,300
Median Rent $693
Owner-Occupied 62.9%
Renter-Occupied 37.1%
View full data for ZIP 29512 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Marlboro County High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 63.5%
White 24.6%
Two or More Races 5.9%
American Indian 3.9%
Hispanic/Latino 1.7%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,020
Teachers (FTE) 72.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Marlboro County High?
Marlboro County High has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Marlboro County High?
Marlboro County High has 1,020 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Marlboro County High serve?
Marlboro County High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Marlboro County High receive per student?
Marlboro County High receives $15,934 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Marlboro County High in 29512 ▼
Avg Home Value
$85,087
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1-Year Change
-5.2%
% Renters
37.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026