Johnakin Middle

Johnakin Middle is one of the small junior highs in Marion, South Carolina, overseen by Marion 10, with 395 students on its rolls from grades 6 through 8. By comparison, South Carolina's public schools average about 622 students each, so Johnakin Middle sits 36% leaner than that benchmark.

Marion 10 comprises 9 schools with combined enrollment of 3,633 students; Johnakin Middle is among them.

Looking at the student body, Johnakin Middle shows that nearly all students (82%) are Black. The remainder comes out to 11% White, 3% multiracial, 2% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 55% Black, putting the school's mix visibly more Black than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Johnakin Middle has 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.8:1, putting Johnakin Middle higher than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Marion County) reports that median household income runs about $36,301, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 22%. In all, Marion County runs 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,633 students), of which Johnakin Middle is one.

Nearest neighbor: Marion High, around 0.6 miles off. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 29%: 556 students in 2018 compared to 395 in 2025. The White share of enrollment decreased from 21% to 11% over that span.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.