Merriwether Middle

365 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Merriwether Middle School, located at 430 Murrah Road in North Augusta, South Carolina, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Edgefield County School District, the school is situated in a semi-rural setting that prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere. The school’s curriculum is designed to support the developmental needs of early adolescents, balancing rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities intended to foster student growth both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success and character development, often focusing on building strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents. By utilizing a blend of traditional instructional methods and modern educational resources, Merriwether Middle strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school. With its focus on a supportive learning environment, the school remains a key educational pillar in the North Augusta community, emphasizing the importance of school spirit and academic engagement.

365

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merriwether Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	33
Black	77
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
231 (63.3%)
Black
77 (21.1%)
Hispanic
33 (9.0%)
Two or More
23 (6.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Edgefield 01
Phone:	(803)279-2511
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 124

Grade 7 122

Grade 8 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Merriwether Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	124
Grade 7	122
Grade 8	119

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Merriwether Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	170	46.6%
Male	195	53.4%

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