Johnakin Middle
456 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
456
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 51 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Black | 381 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 11 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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Black381 (83.6 %)
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White51 (11.2 %)
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Two or More11 (2.4 %)
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Hispanic6 (1.3 %)
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Asian4 (0.9 %)
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American Indian3 (0.7 %)
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: | Marion 10 |
| Phone: | (843)423-8360 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 456 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 28.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
151
Grade 7
161
Grade 8
144
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 151 |
| Grade 7 | 161 |
| Grade 8 | 144 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 231 | 50.7% |
| Male | 225 | 49.3% |
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