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Johnakin Middle

601 Gurley Street, Marion, SC 29571Marion 10 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
456
Students
Total enrolled
$14,103
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 6% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 32% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 456 students in grades 06–08 in Marion, South Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,103 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Johnakin Middle is a mid-sized middle in Marion, South Carolina, serving grades 06–08 with 456 students. The district invests $14,103 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Johnakin Middle

456
Total Students
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution225 male · 231 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 456 students
Student Composition
11%
84%
Asian1%
White11%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black84%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450390800764

Academic Outcomes at Johnakin Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 8th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 29571

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,103Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,103
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,205
Student Support$2,680
Administration$1,692
Operations$2,115
Other$1,410
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,103 spent per student, an estimated $6,248 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
18%
State government
53.6%
Local (property tax)
18.3%
Federal programs
28.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Easterling PrimaryMarion IntermediateNorth Mullins PrimaryCreek Bridge STEM Academy
+1 more
↓
Middle
Palmetto Middle
↓
High School
Marion HighMullins HighAcademy for Careers and Technology
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyMarion County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMarion 10 →
Phone: (843)423-8360
NCES ID: 450390800764
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Marion seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Marion 10
High
Marion High
628 students · 09–12
● 34 opp100% FRL
High
Mullins High
557 students · 09–12
● 34 opp100% FRL
Elem
Easterling Primary
477 students · PK–02
● 34 opp100% FRL
Elem
Marion Intermediate
417 students · 03–05
● 34 opp100% FRL
Elem
North Mullins Primary
387 students · PK–02
● 34 opp100% FRL
Mid
Palmetto Middle
334 students · 06–08
● 34 opp100% FRL
Elem
Creek Bridge STEM Academy
326 students · PK–08
● 34 opp100% FRL
Elem
McCormick Elementary
293 students · 03–05
● 34 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
601 Gurley Street, Marion, SC 29571
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.