Johnson Middle School

304 Kemper Street
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 124 students in grades 6-8, Johnson 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 10-14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 10-14%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Johnson Middle School's student population of 124 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Johnson Middle School is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
(21-22)
10-14%
41%
15-19%
52%
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
81%
31%
White
4%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Johnson Middle School?
124 students attend Johnson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Johnson Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnson Middle School?
Johnson Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnson Middle School offer ?
Johnson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Johnson Middle School part of?
Johnson Middle School is part of Florence 04 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 10-14%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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