Edgefield County Public Schools
Edgefield County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
11
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,875
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Edgefield County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Edgefield County has one district entry in this county file: Edgefield 01. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Johnston has the most listed schools, with 4 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Edgefield County
Reported Enrollment
3,875
11 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
2
18% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Edgefield County
Edgefield 01
11 Public Schools in Edgefield County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merriwether Elementary | Record | Edgefield 01 | North Augusta, 29860Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 768 |
| Strom Thurmond High | Record | Edgefield 01 | Johnston, 29832Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 748 |
| Fox Creek High | Record | SC Public Charter School District | North Augusta, 29860Suburb: Large | 9–12 | Charter | 659 |
| Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle | Record | Edgefield 01 | Johnston, 29832Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 387 |
| W. E. Parker Elementary | Record | Edgefield 01 | Edgefield, 29824Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 375 |
| Merriwether Middle | Record | Edgefield 01 | North Augusta, 29860Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 367 |
| Johnston Elementary | Record | Edgefield 01 | Johnston, 29832Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 254 |
| Douglas Elementary | Record | Edgefield 01 | Trenton, 29847Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 201 |
| Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy | Record | SC Public Charter School District | Trenton, 29847Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Charter | 111 |
| Trenton High | Record | Dept Of Correction N04 | Trenton, 29847Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 5 |
| Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center | Record | Edgefield 01 | Johnston, 29832Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Fox Creek High
SC Public Charter School District
North Augusta, 29860 / Suburb: Large
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
Edgefield 01
Johnston, 29832 / Rural: Fringe
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
SC Public Charter School District
Trenton, 29847 / Rural: Fringe
Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center
Edgefield 01
Johnston, 29832 / Rural: Fringe
Every public school record in Edgefield County
Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.
Directory records
11
Showing here
11
Profile pages
0
Primary schools
5- Record
Douglas Elementary
Edgefield 01
- Grades
- PK–5
- Location
- Trenton, 29847
- Enrollment
- 201 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Johnston Elementary
Edgefield 01
- Grades
- PK–5
- Location
- Johnston, 29832
- Enrollment
- 254 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Merriwether Elementary
Edgefield 01
- Grades
- PK–5
- Location
- North Augusta, 29860
- Enrollment
- 768 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
W. E. Parker Elementary
Edgefield 01
- Grades
- PK–5
- Location
- Edgefield, 29824
- Enrollment
- 375 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
SC Public Charter School District
- Grades
- KG–8
- Location
- Trenton, 29847
- Enrollment
- 111 students
Listed on this county directory
Middle schools
2High schools
4- Record
Trenton High
Dept Of Correction N04
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Trenton, 29847
- Enrollment
- 5 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center
Edgefield 01
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Johnston, 29832
- Enrollment
- 0 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Strom Thurmond High
Edgefield 01
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Johnston, 29832
- Enrollment
- 748 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Fox Creek High
SC Public Charter School District
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- North Augusta, 29860
- Enrollment
- 659 students
Listed on this county directory
Edgefield County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Edgefield County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Edgefield County public school directory?
The directory lists 11 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Edgefield County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Edgefield County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Edgefield County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Edgefield County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Edgefield County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.