- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Augusta, SC
Merriwether Middle
Federal NCES profile for Merriwether Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450207000038
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merriwether Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in North Augusta · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Merriwether Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merriwether Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in North Augusta, SC.
School address
District: Edgefield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450207000038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Merriwether Middle held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 450207000038 · North Augusta, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 13:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Merriwether Elementary (760 students)
Merriwether Middle held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Merriwether 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
- Johnston-Edgef
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
394 students
- This school
Merriwether Middle
365 students
- W. E. Parker E
W. E. Parker Elementary
339 students
- Johnston Eleme 276
Johnston Elementary
276 students
What this shows Merriwether Middle reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merriwether Middle compares
Merriwether 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 24% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.4%
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 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
African American 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Merriwether Middle is about as mixed as 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 Merriwether Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriwether Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strom Thurmond High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. E. Parker Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnston Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merriwether 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
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 in North Augusta
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merriwether Middle
How many students attend Merriwether Middle?
Merriwether Middle has 365 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Augusta, SC. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merriwether Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Merriwether Middle is 13:1, which is 9% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% 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 Merriwether Middle?
55.9% of students at Merriwether Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merriwether Middle?
The largest demographic group at Merriwether Middle is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in North Augusta, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merriwether Middle?
Merriwether Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Merriwether Middle rank among middle schools in North Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Merriwether Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in North Augusta, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in North Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Edgefield 01?
Besides Merriwether Middle, Edgefield 01 also operates Merriwether Elementary (760 students), Strom Thurmond High (720 students), and Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle (394 students). See the Edgefield 01 district page for the complete list.