Serving 1,047 students in grades 9-12, Marlboro County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,047 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Marlboro County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Marlboro County High School's student population of 1,047 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,047 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
Marlboro County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marlboro County High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
63%
31%
White
26%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Marlboro County High School is ranked #396 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marlboro County High School?
The graduation rate of Marlboro County High School is 70%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Marlboro County High School?
1,047 students attend Marlboro County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Marlboro County High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marlboro County High School?
Marlboro County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marlboro County High School offer ?
Marlboro County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marlboro County High School part of?
Marlboro County High School is part of Marlboro 01 School District.
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