Merriwether Middle

Merriwether Middle is a junior high of intimate scale in North Augusta, South Carolina, part of Edgefield 01, instructing 365 students in grades 6 through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 41% below the state mean of about 622.

Across the 7 schools in Edgefield 01 (3,069 students total), Merriwether Middle accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Merriwether Middle shows that 63% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder breaks down as 21% Black, 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 14.6:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 13.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Edgefield County indicate median household earnings sit near $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. In all, Edgefield County runs 11 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,862 students), of which Merriwether Middle is one.

The closest other public school is Merriwether Elementary, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 6 other public schools.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 6%: 388 students in 2018 compared to 365 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share contracted from 69% to 63%.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.