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Marlboro 01

South Carolina · Public School District
7
Schools
3,549
Students
$15,935
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
79.0%
Graduation Rate
-7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Marlboro 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 3,549 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 79.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,935 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bennettsville Intermediate04–05225
Bennettsville PrimaryPK–03552
Clio ElementaryPK–05206
McColl Elementary/MiddlePK–08643
Wallace Elementary/MiddlePK–08432
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery06–08444
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Marlboro County High09–121,047
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,935+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
26%
State
44.6%
Local (property tax)
25.5%
Federal
29.9%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (26%), with notable federal support (30%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,549
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate79.0%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 79.0%, graduation is 7.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
30% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marlboro 01?
Marlboro 01 has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,549 students.
What is the graduation rate for Marlboro 01?
The graduation rate is 79.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Marlboro 01 spend per student?
Marlboro 01 spends $15,935 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Marlboro 01?
100% of students in Marlboro 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Marlboro 01?
No, Marlboro 01 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Marlboro 01 serve?
Marlboro 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Marlboro 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Marlboro 01 is 33/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.