JOHNSTON-EDGEFIELD-TRENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Edgefield 01 school district, located in Johnston, SC with about 492 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton (JET) Middle School, located in Johnston, South Carolina, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Edgefield County School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and personal development during the transitional years of early adolescence. The school’s environment is structured to support students as they navigate the shift from elementary school to high school, offering a curriculum designed to build essential foundational skills in core subjects while preparing them for more rigorous coursework in the future.

Beyond academics, JET Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular engagement. The school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in various school activities, athletics, and social programs that promote character building and leadership. By maintaining a focus on school pride and student success, Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle plays an integral role in the local community, working to ensure that its students are well-prepared to contribute positively to the region upon their graduation to the secondary level.

For more information, contact Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle at (803) 275-1997 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.