For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,082 students in Edgefield 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
51爆料s in Edgefield 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,274 Schools
# Students
3,082 Students
793,779 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
55,959 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Edgefield 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
37%
31%
% White
47%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,153 is higher than the state median of $15,223. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,983 is higher than the state median of $14,820. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,153
$15,223
Spending / Student
$22,983
$14,820
Best Edgefield 01 School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strom Thurmond High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1131 Columbia Road
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1768
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1768
Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Merriwether Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
565 Spring Haven Drive
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 279-9993
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 279-9993
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Merriwether Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 Murrah Road
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 279-2511
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 279-2511
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
W. E. Parker Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
41 Crest Road
Edgefield, SC 29824
(803) 637-4020
Edgefield, SC 29824
(803) 637-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Johnston-edgefield-trenton Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Columbia Road
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1997
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1997
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 South East Diggs Road
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 275-1752
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 275-1752
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
514 Lee Street
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1755
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1755
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Strom Thurmond Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
17 Par Drive
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1767
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1767
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edgefield 01 School District?
Edgefield 01 School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,082 students.
What is the rank of Edgefield 01hool District?
Edgefield 01hool District is ranked #54 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgefield 01hool District?
47% of Edgefield 01hool District students are White, 37% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edgefield 01hool District?
Edgefield 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Edgefield 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,983 is higher than the state median of $14,820. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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