Merriwether Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025North Augusta, South Carolina 29860 · Edgefield 01
#103 of 248 middle schools in South Carolina
#8215 of 15,369 nationally
About Merriwether Middle
Merriwether Middle is a public middle located in North Augusta, in the Edgefield 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 365 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 103rd of 248 ranked middle schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (52th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 365.
There are 10 schools in North Augusta; Merriwether Middle ranks 5th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Merriwether Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Merriwether Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Merriwether Elementary
North Augusta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
760 students · 923 m away
Fox Creek High
North Augusta · Charter high · Grades 9–12
672 students · 4.8 km away
Mossy Creek Elementary
North Augusta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students · 5.2 km away
North Augusta High
North Augusta · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,645 students · 5.4 km away
Paul Knox Middle
North Augusta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students · 6.3 km away
Belvedere Elementary
Belvedere · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students · 7.5 km away
Hammond Hill Elementary
North Augusta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students · 8.2 km away
Garrett Elementary School
Augusta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students · 8.7 km away
Highland Springs Middle
North Augusta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students · 8.9 km away
Stallings Island Middle School
Martinez · Public middle · Grades 6–8
729 students · 9.5 km away
Similar schools
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Blenheim · Public middle · Grades 6–8
367 students
Laurens Middle
Laurens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
373 students
Schofield Middle
Aiken · Public middle · Grades 7–8
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Rosemary Middle
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356 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Merriwether Middle a good school?
Merriwether Middle has a Success Index (US) of 47.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #103 of 248 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Merriwether Middle rank in South Carolina?
Merriwether Middle ranks #103 of 248 middle schools in South Carolina and #8215 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Merriwether Middle?
Merriwether Middle had 365 students in 2025.
Is Merriwether Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Merriwether Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Merriwether Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Merriwether Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.