Marlboro County, SC is a rural county located in the northeastern corner of South Carolina. The county has a population of 28,945 as of 2017, and consists primarily of agricultural land. Education in Marlboro County is provided by the Marlboro County School District, with seven elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and one alternative school. According to U.S. News & World Report's 2021 rankings of Best High Schools, James F. Byrnes High School was ranked #11 in the state and #1 in the district for their overall score out of 100%. Additionally, Blenheim Elementary School received an overall score of 93% out of 100%. These ratings indicate that students within this county have access to good quality education with an excellent local education system being offered throughout all schooling levels.
Marlboro County schools spend $10,752 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 15 pupils per teacher, 308 students per librarian, and 345 children per counselor.