Merriwether Elementary

Merriwether Elementary is a middle-of-the-pack elementary-level community in North Augusta, South Carolina, part of Edgefield 01. The school enrolls 760 students in grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 526 students per school, that is 44% larger than typical.

Within Edgefield 01, which oversees 7 schools and 3,069 students, Merriwether Elementary is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Merriwether Elementary reports that the largest single group is White, at 68% of enrollment; the rest is composed of 17% Black, 8% Hispanic, 7% multiracial. That is considerably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 58%.

On the resource side, Merriwether Elementary shows 54 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.3:1, putting Merriwether Elementary higher than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Edgefield County indicate median household income runs about $73,029, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Merriwether Elementary is one of 11 public schools in Edgefield County (combined enrollment of about 3,862 students).

The closest other public school is Merriwether Middle, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count changed only slightly: 772 students in 2018 compared to 760 in 2025. Black enrollment moved from 24% to 17% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 17.0:1 in 2018 to 14.1:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.