For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,449 students in Marlboro County, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marlboro County, SC are Wallace Elementary Middle School, Mccoll Elementary Middle School and Blenheim Middle School Of Discovery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marlboro County, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Marlboro County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle 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 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
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: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
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 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Marlboro County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 Country Club Dr
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5938
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5938
Gr: 3-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
701 Cheraw St
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
201 Jefferson Street
Clio, SC 29525
(843) 586-8376
Clio, SC 29525
(843) 586-8376
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marlboro County, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marlboro County, SC include Wallace Elementary Middle School, Mccoll Elementary Middle School and Blenheim Middle School Of Discovery.
How many public middle schools are located in Marlboro County?
3 public middle schools are located in Marlboro County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marlboro County?
Marlboro County public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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