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Edgefield 01

South Carolina · Public School District
8
Schools
3,100
Students
$21,700
Per-Pupil Spend
+51% nat'l
77.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+25pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Edgefield 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 3,100 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,700 is above average for a US public school district. 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Douglas ElementaryPK–05201
Johnston ElementaryPK–05254
Merriwether ElementaryPK–05768
W. E. Parker ElementaryPK–05375
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle06–08387
Merriwether Middle06–08367
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center09–120
Strom Thurmond High09–12748
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,700+51% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
35%
State
47.9%
Local (property tax)
34.6%
Federal
17.6%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (35%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,100
Students
77%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,700 per pupil — 51% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
77% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 35/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Edgefield 01?
Edgefield 01 has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,100 students.
What is the graduation rate for Edgefield 01?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Edgefield 01 spend per student?
Edgefield 01 spends $21,700 per pupil — 51% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Edgefield 01?
77% of students in Edgefield 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Edgefield 01?
No, Edgefield 01 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Edgefield 01 serve?
Edgefield 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Edgefield 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Edgefield 01 is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.