- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Johnston, SC
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450207000037
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Johnston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Johnston, SC.
School address
District: Edgefield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450207000037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 450207000037 · Johnston, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 12.3:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Merriwether Elementary (760 students)
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merriwether El
Merriwether Elementary
760 students
- Strom Thurmond
Strom Thurmond High
720 students
- This school
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
394 students
- Merriwether Mi
Merriwether Middle
365 students
- W. E. Parker E
W. E. Parker Elementary
339 students
- Johnston Eleme 276
Johnston Elementary
276 students
What this shows Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle compares
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 9% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 25% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,107
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 49.2%
White 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgefield 01 reports $16,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriwether Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strom Thurmond High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merriwether Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. E. Parker Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnston Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
How many students attend Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle?
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle has 394 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Johnston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle is 12.3:1, which is 14% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% 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 Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle?
80.4% of students at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle is African American at 49.2% of enrollment, in Johnston, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle?
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle rank among public schools in Johnston?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Johnston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Edgefield 01?
Besides Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle, Edgefield 01 also operates Merriwether Elementary (760 students), Strom Thurmond High (720 students), and Merriwether Middle (365 students). See the Edgefield 01 district page for the complete list.