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Marlboro County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 259 students in Marlboro County, SC (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,426 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Marlboro County (2026-27)

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Marlboro Academy
Gr: K-12 | 259 students
Sports: 8
1035 Bennettsville Fire Tow Rd
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-6501
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
259 Students
72,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Average SAT score
1078
(Out of 1600)
1176

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,750
$9,669

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.57
# American Indian Students
7 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
235 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
90%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
0%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Marlboro County, SC?
1 private schools are located in Marlboro County, SC.
What percentage of students in Marlboro County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Marlboro County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).

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