Enrollment
394
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Johnston, South Carolina, enrolling 394 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 80.4% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 394 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 56 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (34%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 210 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 394 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Edgefield 01 also operates Merriwether Elementary (760 students) and Strom Thurmond High (720 students) alongside Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle compares
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,235
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edgefield 01, which includes Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle.
$15,235
Per student
+5%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 47.9%
Federal 17.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Johnston on the city page.
Is Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle a good school?
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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