Strom Thurmond High School in Johnston, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Strom Thurmond High School is a rural public school in Johnston, South Carolina that is part of Edgefield County School District. It serves 720 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.4:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

720 Students

50 Teachers

1131 Columbia Rd

Johnston, SC 29832 View local requests

https://sths.edgefield.k12.sc.us/

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Strom Thurmond High School Demographics

76%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

52%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Strom Thurmond High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 13, 2026

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