Marlboro County High School

Most of the review here that have a five stars, they much be someone in that school wrote it, sure they might got a "great" football program, WHO CARES. The things that it need to focus on is the students greats not how we can beat the other football team. And let's be real here not everyone that plays football will get a scholarship, school should prepare the student for the future and I feel that this school is totally fail to do so. Most of the staff that working there is not even a qualify teacher, and those that they are qualify are very few. And the reason that they don't have many qualify teacher is the kids run them out of here, with their bad manners and don't show any respect for their teacher. But until the parents and the school can work together to try to get the kids to act straight. Marbolo county school is not going to come out of the bottom.

Marlboro County High School is a great school. They have a wonderful principal in Mr. Bowen. He cares about the students and wants to see succeed in life. Teachers are great also and I think the school system would be crazy to do any changes at this school.

Sports does appear to take precedence over academics in the county; however, it is the fans who are parents of MCHS students supporting athletics. Parents should be just as involved in their children education as they they are in following athletic teams across the state. I have been involved in my child's education since beginning Pre-K in the county who is now a senior. With the school doing what they can, (which is not everything ), me picking up where they left off, my child has excelled and has a promising future with the scores to prove it. grades alone is not enough. Improved integrity and commitment on the parts of both students and educators would be most beneficial, in my opinion, to the perception of MCHS. I have had the opportunity to partner with some great ambassadors in the education of my child. The flip side of that is... Education is not everyone's calling. And finally, all organization sponsors should assure that the behavior and actions of their group does not defame the school in any way.
--Submitted by a parent

I think the athletic department is very good. Many of the teams have won championships. The coaches do an excellent job teaching character and discipline
--Submitted by a parent

I have read many of the reviews on this site. I disagree with many about the direction of the school. There are many good things happening in this school. The athletic program and the JROTC program are the strongest programs in the school. The reason they are so strong is because of the leadership in these programs. The JROTC and the athletic program have both won many awards and championships. The football team alone has produced over 85 athletic scholarships in the last 10 years. I would say that is more than the rest of the student body during the same time. All the sports have won championships and had many playoff appearances. I hope the school continues to row and move forward
--Submitted by a parent

Marlboro County High School has made great improvements over the past three years under the new administration. The school is focused on the needs of all students. There is now a greater emphasis on empowering students, improving technology, increasing the number of college classes offered, and preparing students for life after high school. I see this school being one of the best in the next three years.

I think that Marlboro County High is a great school to go to. Only sometimes the students might get out of controll at sometime. But u have to realize that some students cant be like others.Because for one some students doesnt have as much focus as other students do. There might be a 60% chance that some students cant learn as fast as others can. So its best not for people to judge students just because they not as smart as others. They might be smart in 2 or 3 subjects. And they might be week in some subjects.
--Submitted by a student

This school is terrible! The school is !00% about sports(mainly football). I would say less than 10 teachers actually seem qualified. I seriously think I would be able to teach students more than they do! I'm so worried about being accepted into a good university considering the fact that I come from one of the worst schools in the country! I moved here from GA and its like going from high school to pre-school. This school is horrible!!!
--Submitted by a student

I think this school has alot of parential for our young generation.But this school like so many others can still offer more to our childrens education.And for those that want to go for an education and to begin in the workforce.
--Submitted by a parent

And also to add on to my other review, Marlboro County is quite advanced. Once I moved to Columbia I was slowed by their system. I think the reason why our scores are low her is because we are so advanced. Yes, I was an honor student here and I was so far ahead they had to move me to a higher grade and the work is still easier. I was proud to say that my school was more advanced than Spring Valley. Even though Spring Valley is palmetto's finest, the students are no where near as intelligent as our students from Marlboro County. Like I said before Marlboro County is a wonderful school just upgrade on the teachers and the scores should truly improve.
--Submitted by a parent