JOHNAKIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Johnakin Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Marion 10 school district, located in Marion, SC with about 556 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, Johnakin Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Johnakin Middle School, located at 601 Gurley Street in Marion, South Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Marion County School District. As a middle school institution, it is dedicated to supporting students during the critical transitional years of early adolescence, focusing on building a strong academic foundation while fostering social and emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school through core subjects, while typically offering various extracurricular activities and programs intended to engage students in a well-rounded educational experience.

The school operates with a focus on the specific needs of the Marion community, striving to create an environment that promotes academic achievement, student safety, and school pride. By emphasizing both classroom learning and character development, Johnakin Middle seeks to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed as they advance through their secondary education. As a public institution, it remains committed to serving the diverse population of the Marion area and working alongside families to support the holistic growth of every student who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact Johnakin Middle at (843) 423-8360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 Gurley Street
Marion, SC 29571
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JOHNAKIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Marion, SC with about 556 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Marion 10
Total Students:
556
Teachers:
34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 556 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHNAKIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.

Black or African American
75.4%
White
20.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.1%
Asian
0.5%
Two or more races
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.