Marlboro Academy, founded in 1969, is a college preparatory school that is committed to its students and their highest level of academic achievement, dedicated to a superior development of character and moral integrity, and devoted to maintaining an environment that is safe, nurturing, and conducive to physical well-being. Students come from Marlboro, Chesterfield, Richmond, and Scotland Counties. The school is accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA).