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Best Marlboro County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Marlboro County, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).

Private Schools in Marlboro County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1035 Bennettsville Fire Tow Rd
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-6501
Gr: K-12 | 259 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Marlboro County)
This State (SC)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
259 Students
72,873 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
6,586 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Average SAT score
1078
(Out of 1600)
1173

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,750
$10,536

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.57
# American Indian Students
7 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
3,584 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
235 Students
40,584 Students
% White Students
90%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
24,155 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
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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