- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marion, SC
Johnakin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Johnakin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450390800764
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnakin Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnakin Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnakin Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Marion, SC.
School address
District: Marion 10 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390800764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Johnakin Middle held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 450390800764 · Marion, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 14.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High (572 students)
Johnakin Middle held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Johnakin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion High
Marion High
572 students
- Mullins High
Mullins High
557 students
- Easterling Pri
Easterling Primary
431 students
- This school
Johnakin Middle
395 students
- Marion Interme
Marion Intermediate
390 students
- North Mullins
North Mullins Primary
372 students
What this shows Johnakin Middle reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnakin Middle compares
Johnakin Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 262 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 90.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.3%
White 11.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Johnakin Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion 10 reports $15,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnakin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mullins High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Easterling Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Mullins Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnakin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~395 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Johnakin Middle
How many students attend Johnakin Middle?
Johnakin Middle has 395 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marion, SC. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnakin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnakin Middle is 14.1:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnakin Middle?
100.0% of students at Johnakin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnakin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Johnakin Middle is African American at 82.3% of enrollment, in Marion, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnakin Middle?
Johnakin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Johnakin Middle rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnakin Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Marion, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion 10?
Besides Johnakin Middle, Marion 10 also operates Marion High (572 students), Mullins High (557 students), and Easterling Primary (431 students). See the Marion 10 district page for the complete list.