Serving 350 students in grades 6-8, Merriwether Middle 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 31% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 350 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Merriwether Middle 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 Middle School is 0.54, 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.
Merriwether Middle School is ranked #730 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Merriwether Middle School often compared to?
Merriwether Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Merriwether Middle School?
350 students attend Merriwether Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Merriwether Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merriwether Middle School?
Merriwether Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Merriwether Middle School offer ?
Merriwether Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Merriwether Middle School part of?
Lots of bullying. Lacks inclusion for students with special needs. Does not know how to effectively handle students with special needs. Quick to get kids off or out of IEP or 504 so they don't have to deal with the work involved. More worried about numbers than kids. New principle for 2020 is not good. Way too little experience and way too much arrogance.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 350 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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