MERRIWETHER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Merriwether Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Edgefield 01 school district, located in North Augusta, SC with about 388 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Merriwether Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
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.
For more information, contact Merriwether Middle at (803) 279-2511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 279-2511
MERRIWETHER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in North Augusta, SC with about 388 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Edgefield 01
- Total Students:
- 388
- Teachers:
- 25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 388 students
- White
- 68.6%
- Black or African American
- 21.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.