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Johnakin Middle

📍 Marion, South Carolina Public

395

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

15.8:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

6–8

🎓 Grade Levels

3 active grades

25.0

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

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Johnakin Middle, a middle public school serving grades 6–8 in Marion, South Carolina, with 395 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Marion, South Carolina, Johnakin Middle is a regular public school serving students from grades 6–8. The school operates within the Marion 10 in Marion County. With a current reported enrollment of 395 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Johnakin Middle maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. This aligns closely with the United States national benchmark of approximately 16:1, balancing peer collaboration with focused teacher instruction. The campus educational team includes approximately 25.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Marion, the student body at Johnakin Middle represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Black or African American (82.3%), White (11.4%), Two or more races (3.3%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

395 Students reported

Black / African American 82.3%

325 enrolled students

White 11.4%

45 enrolled students

Two or more races 3.3%

13 enrolled students

Hispanic 2.3%

9 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

2 enrolled students

Asian 0.3%

1 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 395

👦 Male 53.9% (213) 👧 Female 46.1% (182)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

3 Grade Levels

118

124

153

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School facts

Address 601 Gurley Street, Marion, SC 29571

Phone (843) 423-8360

School district Marion 10

County Marion County

Grades 6–8

Students 395 students

Student–teacher ratio 15.8:1

Full-time teachers 25.0

Community type Town: Distant

Level Middle

Type Public

Virtual Supplemental Virtual

Coordinates 34.17049, -79.38891

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NCES school ID 450390800764

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

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601 Gurley Street

Marion, SC 29571 Marion County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Johnakin Middle? +

Johnakin Middle serves students in grades 6–8. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with South Carolina state educational standards.

How many students attend Johnakin Middle? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Johnakin Middle has a total reported enrollment of 395 students.