For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallace Elementary Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3643 Highway 9 West
Wallace, SC 29596
(843) 537-7493
Wallace, SC 29596
(843) 537-7493
Grades: PK-8
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Bennettsville Primary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Jefferson Street
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5936
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5936
Grades: PK-3
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
Mccoll Elementary Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 North Main Street
Mc Coll, SC 29570
(843) 523-5371
Mc Coll, SC 29570
(843) 523-5371
Grades: PK-8
| 631 students
Rank: #44.
Clio Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2635 Highway 9 East
Clio, SC 29525
(843) 586-9391
Clio, SC 29525
(843) 586-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #55.
Bennettsville Intermediate
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Cheraw Street
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941
Grades: 4-5
| 229 students
Rank: #66.
Blenheim Middle School Of Discovery
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
143 Highland Street
Blenheim, SC 29516
(843) 528-3262
Blenheim, SC 29516
(843) 528-3262
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Marlboro County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 Country Club Dr
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5938
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5938
Grades: 3-5
| 412 students
701 Cheraw St
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Evans (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
610 Highway 9 West
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-4181
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-4181
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
201 Jefferson Street
Clio, SC 29525
(843) 586-8376
Clio, SC 29525
(843) 586-8376
Grades: 6-8
| 138 students
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).
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