Summary:
The 29512 zip code in South Carolina is home to a single public high school, Marlboro County High, which serves grades 9-12. The school is part of the Marlboro 01 school district, which is ranked 73 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Marlboro County High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina high schools, with a 2024-2025 ranking of 223 out of 235 schools and a 2022-2023 ranking of 218 out of 237 schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by end-of-course exam proficiency rates, is significantly below the state average across multiple subjects, including Algebra 1 (51.17% vs. 73.95% statewide), English 1 (36.58% vs. 61.66% statewide), and U.S. History (37.61% vs. 61.47% statewide). Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% for the 2023-2024 school year.
Despite the higher per-student spending of $15,733 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1, Marlboro County High's academic outcomes remain significantly below the state average. This suggests that additional resources and support may be needed to improve student learning and achievement at the school. The high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch also indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may contribute to the school's challenges.
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