Serving 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Merriwether Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 770 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Merriwether Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merriwether Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Merriwether Elementary School?
770 students attend Merriwether Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Merriwether Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merriwether Elementary School?
Merriwether Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Merriwether Elementary School offer ?
Merriwether Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Merriwether Elementary School part of?
I believe that the school has improved under the new Principal, Mr. Wayne Marchant. He is caring and supportive and very approachable. MES is an excellent school, with the MOST excellent teachers and staff. I have been 110% pleased with everything about the school. The facilities have been improved over the last few years that my child has attended the school. There are new extraurricular activities this year. The PTO is helpful and has raised money to help better the school.
- Posted by Parent - frien
29/20/2010
I really like most the teachers and the office staff but I really don't like the new principle for the 2010 school year.
I disagree with the way the school is being run and the attitude he has reguarding students. I think everyone would be better off
If they got rid of him.
- Posted by Parent - elish
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 770 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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