Merriwether Middle

Summary:

Merriwether Middle is a public middle school located in North Augusta, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 367. The school is part of the Edgefield 01 District, which is ranked 50 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Merriwether Middle consistently outperforms the Edgefield 01 District and the state of South Carolina in academic assessments, with 100% of students proficient or better in EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 47.08% for the district and 72.5% for the state. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing 91 out of 325 South Carolina middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Merriwether Middle also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking 64 out of 294 for female students and 31 out of 248 for African American students, both earning 4-star ratings.

Merriwether Middle has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 61.04% White, 21.53% African American, 10.35% Hispanic, and 6.81% two or more races in the 2022-2023 school year. The school has maintained a consistent level of academic performance over the years, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several school years. When compared to nearby schools in the Aiken 01 District, such as North Augusta Middle and Paul Knox Middle, Merriwether Middle generally outperforms them in academic assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 430 Murrah Road
       North Augusta, SC  29860


(803) 279-2511

District: Edgefield 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
91st of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,944 Help


Students who attend Merriwether Middle usually attend:

High:    Strom Thurmond High

Feeder schools for Merriwether Middle:

Elementary:    Merriwether Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.9%
African American:
19.1%
Hispanic:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Merriwether Middle ranks better than 72% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.62. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.9%), African American (19.1%), Hispanic (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Merriwether Middle is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Merriwether Middle is $11,944.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Merriwether Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Merriwether Middle 91st of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Merriwether Middle in the ranking list.)

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Edgefield 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgefield 01 50th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Merriwether Middle

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Rank History for all students at Merriwether Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.97 32nd 225 85.8%
2004 84.03 29th 230 87.4%
2005 78.61 46th 230 80.0%
2006 78.29 49th 231 78.8%
2007 76.65 42nd 236 82.2%
2008 74.09 60th 244 75.4%
2009 68.49 83rd 249 66.7%
2010 62.24 110th 261 57.9%
2011 65.96 98th 269 63.6%
2012 60.18 120th 271 55.7%
2013 57.30 120th 276 56.5%
2014 54.45 135th 291 53.6%
2015 56.20 117th 301 61.1%
2016 57.09 124th 303 59.1%
2017 56.68 126th 317 60.3%
2018 57.92 113th 303 62.7%
2019 55.58 124th 315 60.6%
2021 50.16 142nd 311 54.3%
2022 54.88 125th 310 59.7%
2023 56.04 122nd 325 62.5%
2024 66.62 91st 325 72.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Merriwether Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.04 138th 280 50.7%
2019 37.10 188th 289 34.9%
2021 40.00 162nd 288 43.8%
2022 44.45 150th 300 50.0%
2023 46.97 148th 313 52.7%
2024 65.44 75th 307 75.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Merriwether Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.09 87th 281 69.0%
2019 57.31 117th 296 60.5%
2021 48.81 137th 279 50.9%
2022 55.79 111th 290 61.7%
2023 57.93 110th 299 63.2%
2024 73.81 64th 294 78.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Merriwether Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.97 127th 284 55.3%
2019 54.83 118th 296 60.1%
2021 48.49 130th 279 53.4%
2022 53.38 121st 292 58.6%
2023 52.60 126th 303 58.4%
2024 55.07 122nd 294 58.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Merriwether Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.92 96th 237 59.5%
2019 60.70 73rd 252 71.0%
2021 62.20 59th 235 74.9%
2022 37.11 153rd 249 38.6%
2023 54.69 98th 253 61.3%
2024 74.49 31st 248 87.5%
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Rank History for White students at Merriwether Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.44 139th 250 44.4%
2019 43.11 146th 258 43.4%
2021 37.95 155th 244 36.5%
2022 46.74 130th 249 47.8%
2023 40.97 152nd 260 41.5%
2024 53.55 112th 255 56.1%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Open Quote The new principle lacks the experience to do this job. She is narrowly focused. She is not inclusive with students who have special needs. She is more interested in numbers than real students. She refuses the input of parents or grandparents. I am really worried about the direction the school is going. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Merriwether Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 297 297
1995 273 68 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1996 273 68 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1997 303 59 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1998 314 61 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1999 300 69 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2000 273 87 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2001 264 78 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2002 284 82 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2003 284 82 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2004 295 93 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2005 305 98 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2006 304 88 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 294 89 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 388
2008 291 91 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 388
2009 316 101 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 424
2010 311 99 1 8 1 n/a n/a 1 421
2011 272 104 0 8 0 0 7 0 391
2012 258 94 1 4 1 0 10 0 368
2013 277 84 1 8 1 0 7 0 378
2014 275 77 1 10 0 0 7 0 370
2015 298 75 1 18 2 0 6 0 400
2016 296 61 2 17 2 0 10 0 388
2017 269 80 2 18 1 0 12 0 382
2018 266 82 2 23 2 0 13 0 388
2019 246 96 0 21 2 0 19 0 384
2020 253 84 0 29 2 0 16 0 384
2021 246 87 3 32 0 0 21 0 389
2022 237 78 1 41 0 0 22 0 379
2023 224 79 1 38 0 0 25 0 367
2024 227 67 1 29 1 0 25 0 350

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Merriwether Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 297 16.5 18.0 40.1
1995 343 21.0 16.3 25.1
1996 343 21.0 16.3 25.1
1997 365 20.0 18.3 27.7
1998 379 21.0 18.0 29.6
1999 374 23.5 15.9 32.6
2000 361 24.0 15.0 34.9
2001 350 24.5 14.3 38.3
2002 374 25.0 15.0 42.2
2003 374 25.0 15.0 42.2
2004 391 24.0 16.3 40.2
2005 409 25.0 16.4 38.6
2006 401 26.0 15.4 37.7
2007 388 38.0 10.2 38.7
2008 388 27.0 14.4 39.7
2009 424 27.0 15.7 40.8
2010 421 24.0 17.5 39.8
2011 391 23.0 17.0 44.8
2012 368 24.0 15.3 44
2013 378 24.0 15.7 40.5
2014 370 25.0 14.8 44.9
2015 400 26.0 15.3 45.3
2016 388 25.0 15.5 43.3
2017 382 26.0 14.6 43.7
2018 388 25.0 15.5 40.2
2019 384 25.0 15.3 40.9
2020 384 26.0 14.7 39.6
2021 389 25.0 15.5 48.8
2022 379 27.0 14.0 45.6
2023 367 28.0 13.1 62.1
2024 350 28.0 12.5 49.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Merriwether Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 297 16.5 18.0 40.1
1995 343 21.0 16.3 25.1
1996 343 21.0 16.3 25.1
1997 365 20.0 18.3 27.7
1998 379 21.0 18.0 29.6
1999 374 23.5 15.9 32.6
2000 361 24.0 15.0 34.9
2001 350 24.5 14.3 38.3
2002 374 25.0 15.0 42.2
2003 374 25.0 15.0 42.2
2004 391 24.0 16.3 40.2
2005 409 25.0 16.4 38.6
2006 401 26.0 15.4 37.7
2007 388 38.0 10.2 38.7
2008 388 27.0 14.4 39.7
2009 424 27.0 15.7 40.8
2010 421 24.0 17.5 39.8
2011 391 23.0 17.0 44.8
2012 368 24.0 15.3 44
2013 378 24.0 15.7 40.5
2014 370 25.0 14.8 44.9
2015 400 26.0 15.3 45.3
2016 388 25.0 15.5 43.3
2017 382 26.0 14.6 43.7
2018 388 25.0 15.5 40.2
2019 384 25.0 15.3 40.9
2020 384 26.0 14.7 39.6
2021 389 25.0 15.5 48.8
2022 379 27.0 14.0 45.6
2023 367 28.0 13.1 62.1
2024 350 28.0 12.5 49.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Merriwether Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $773 (7.8%) $361 (3.7%) $1,134 (11.5%) $7,139 (72.4%) $1,586 (16.1%) $8,725 (88.5%) $9,859
2020 $663 (6.6%) $355 (3.5%) $1,018 (10.1%) $7,548 (74.8%) $1,526 (15.1%) $9,074 (89.9%) $10,092
2021 $712 (6.9%) $468 (4.5%) $1,180 (11.4%) $7,849 (75.9%) $1,313 (12.7%) $9,162 (88.6%) $10,342
2022 $1,080 (10.1%) $617 (5.8%) $1,698 (15.8%) $7,820 (73.0%) $1,199 (11.2%) $9,019 (84.2%) $10,717
2023 $1,105 (9.3%) $1,080 (9.0%) $2,185 (18.3%) $8,466 (70.9%) $1,293 (10.8%) $9,759 (81.7%) $11,944

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Merriwether Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 124th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 122nd of 325 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Merriwether Middle)50.834.7
 16.1%
   6th Grade Science (Edgefield 01)4633.2
 12.8%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Merriwether Middle)42.151.7
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Edgefield 01)38.349.2
 10.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Merriwether Middle)45.433.9
 11.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Edgefield 01)43.130.3
 12.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Merriwether Middle)48.551.9
 3.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Edgefield 01)4243.4
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Merriwether Middle)42.324.3
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Edgefield 01)37.225.5
 11.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Merriwether Middle)44.960.3
 15.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Edgefield 01)44.145.5
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Merriwether Middle)38.141.3
 3.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Edgefield 01)31.225
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Merriwether Middle)10097.8
 2.2%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Edgefield 01)68.656
 12.6%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students384367
 4.4%
African American9679
 17.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic2138
 81%
Pacific Islander00
White246224
 8.9%
Two or More Races1925
 31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.9%62.1%
 21.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Merriwether Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 350 students attended Merriwether Middle.

Students at Merriwether Middle are 65% White, 19% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Merriwether Middle usually go on to attend Strom Thurmond High

Merriwether Middle ranks 91st of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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