For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,783 students in 29512, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 260 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 29512, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29512, SC are Marlboro County High School, Bennettsville Primary and Bennettsville Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29512 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29512, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29512, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marlboro County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
951 Fayetteville Avenue Extens
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5900
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Bennettsville Primary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Jefferson Street
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5936
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5936
Gr: PK-3 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Bennettsville Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Cheraw Street
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941
Gr: 4-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29512, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29512, SC include Marlboro County High School, Bennettsville Primary and Bennettsville Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in 29512?
3 public schools are located in 29512.
What percentage of students in 29512 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 29512 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29512?
29512 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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