Johnakin Middle School in Marion, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Johnakin Middle School is a town public school in Marion, South Carolina that is part of Marion County School District. It serves 395 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.6:1. Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

395 Students

34 Teachers

601 Gurley St

Marion, SC 29571 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Johnakin Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

85%

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.

Johnakin Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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