Best Public Elementary Schools in Marlboro County (2025-26)

Best Marlboro County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,406 students in Marlboro County, SC.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Marlboro County, SC are Wallace Elementary Middle School, Bennettsville Primary and Mccoll Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Marlboro County, SC public elementary schools have an score of 19% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marlboro County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Marlboro County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Wallace Elementary Middle School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
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3643 Highway 9 West
Wallace, SC 29596
(843) 537-7493

Gr: PK-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #22.

Bennettsville Primary

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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301 Jefferson Street
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5936

Gr: PK-3 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #33.

Mccoll Elementary Middle School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
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700 North Main Street
Mc Coll, SC 29570
(843) 523-5371

Gr: PK-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: #44.

Clio Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
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2635 Highway 9 East
Clio, SC 29525
(843) 586-9391

Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #55.

Bennettsville Intermediate

(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
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701 Cheraw Street
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941

Gr: 4-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #66.

Blenheim Middle School Of Discovery

(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
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143 Highland Street
Blenheim, SC 29516
(843) 528-3262

Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

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Location

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Bennettsville Elementary School (Closed 2013)

801 Country Club Dr
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5938

Gr: 3-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Bennettsville Middle School (Closed 2013)

701 Cheraw St
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941

Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Evans (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

610 Highway 9 West
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-4181

Marlboro School Of Discovery (Closed 2020)

201 Jefferson Street
Clio, SC 29525
(843) 586-8376

Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marlboro County, SC?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Marlboro County, SC include Wallace Elementary Middle School, Bennettsville Primary and Mccoll Elementary Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Marlboro County?

6 public elementary schools are located in Marlboro County.

What is the racial composition of students in Marlboro County?

Marlboro County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).