Edgefield 01 School District
School District · Johnston, South Carolina
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,107
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,107
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#63 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,107
+$1,776 vs South Carolina median
District size
3,082 students
Smaller than South Carolina median
About Edgefield 01
Edgefield 01 is a Johnston, South Carolina school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,082 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $16,107 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Edgefield 01 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Merriwether Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Edgefield 01 students show an average math proficiency of 29.1% and ELA proficiency of 40.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Edgefield 01, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Edgefield 01 with test data.
Schools in Edgefield 01
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Johnston
- Total Enrollment
- 3,082
- Teachers (FTE)
- 240
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Edgefield 01?
Edgefield 01 has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Edgefield 01?
The average composite rating for Edgefield 01 is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Edgefield 01?
Edgefield 01 spends $16,107 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Edgefield 01?
The average student-teacher ratio in Edgefield 01 is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Edgefield 01?
Merriwether Elementary is the highest-rated school in Edgefield 01 with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Edgefield 01?
Across schools in Edgefield 01 with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Edgefield 01 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Edgefield 01 has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in SC
Compare Edgefield 01 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Greenville 01 (93)
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- Horry 01 (57)
- Richland 01 (48)
- Berkeley 01 (47)
- Aiken 01 (41)
- Sc Public Charter School District (39)
- Beaufort 01 (32)
- Richland 02 (32)
- Lexington 01 (31)
- Charter Institute at Erskine (27)
- Orangeburg (27)
- Dorchester 02 (25)
- York 03 (25)
- Sumter 01 (25)
- Florence 01 (24)
- Pickens 01 (24)
- Lancaster 01 (23)
- Lexington 05 (23)
- York 04 (20)
- Anderson 05 (19)
- Darlington 01 (19)
- Georgetown 01 (19)
- Kershaw 01 (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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