- Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Merriwether Middle (68 vs. 34).
- Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Merriwether Middle (410:1 vs. 383:1).
- Merriwether Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle (56 vs. 33).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Merriwether Middle (96 vs. 84).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Merriwether Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle (56 vs. 33).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Merriwether Middle (68 vs. 34).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Merriwether Middle (410:1 vs. 383:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
$16,106.77
Merriwether Middle
$16,106.77
Local revenue share
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
38.1%
Merriwether Middle
38.1%
State revenue share
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
49.4%
Merriwether Middle
49.4%
Federal revenue share
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
12.5%
Merriwether Middle
12.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
24.6%
Merriwether Middle
24.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Edgefield County
$67,092
Edgefield County
$67,092
Poverty rate
Edgefield County
16.4%
Edgefield County
16.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Edgefield County
21.4%
Edgefield County
21.4%
Unemployment rate
Edgefield County
3.9%
Edgefield County
3.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.