For the 2026 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 19% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), 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 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marlboro County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wallace Elementary Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3643 Highway 9 West
Wallace, SC 29596
(843) 537-7493
Wallace, SC 29596
(843) 537-7493
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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.
Mccoll Elementary Middle School
(Math: 21% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Clio Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
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%
Rank: #66.
Blenheim Middle School Of Discovery
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
143 Highland Street
Blenheim, SC 29516
(843) 528-3262
Blenheim, SC 29516
(843) 528-3262
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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 54% (majority Black).
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