Serving 863 students in grades 6-8, Northwood Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 863 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Northwood Middle School's student population of 863 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
863 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northwood Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood Middle School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
17%
13%
Black
19%
31%
White
53%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwood Middle School's ranking?
Northwood Middle School is ranked #429 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Northwood Middle School often compared to?
Northwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Northwood Middle School?
863 students attend Northwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Northwood Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood Middle School?
Northwood Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwood Middle School offer ?
Northwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwood Middle School part of?
Northwood Middle School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
School Reviews
1 1/29/2020
I am a 8th grade student at Northwood middle school and this is the worst school I have ever been to I have been to 4 middle schools due to moving, but this is the worst the teachers are rude and threatening the administration are nice to the ones who are good and sweet and preppy but if you are bad or you have bad grades or you do not fit with the school ways you get treated very differently this school has made me very sad and depressed, I hate going to this school every day don't get me wrong some teachers are nice but most of them are far from nice I feel as a student I should not be treated like this
2 4/16/2018
I've been here for around 2 years and I wish that they would take their job seriously.Don't get me wrong there are good teachers but the bad outweigh the good.If I was planning on sending my kid here I'd definitely think twice
2 9/26/2007
Not reccomended for certain types of levels . I went to this school a year ago and this school is indeed to be very under go with the money .They also shown that they've had money issues . But , the involvement of parents is quite high at sometimes, very supportive with PTA . I give Availability of Music , art , sports ,etc. a 3 out of 5 rating because there is a lack in some of these activities . Music/Chorus is a great i give that 5 star rating but as far as band goes i do not give a good rating .. 1.5 is as far as i can give . The reason why is because there is a lack of learning in Band class .Very noisy most of the or all the time .The students refuse to learn at sometimes and cause disruption almost everyday when i was in that class . The school instruments are indeed awful . They are in fair to poor condition and should not be played at all within any circumstances . The instruments should either be a. disposed or recycled or b. put up for school auction . So if you play a school instrument would'nt reccomend you be in band anymore unless you are willing to switch to another instrument . The Quality of Academics are 4.5 to 5 rating . Facilities are ok in some cases . Academic of atheletics are 4.5 ouit of 5 in rating they're pretty good. But sadly the school has over 1000 students which is kind of overboard . The normal maximum of kids that are in middle school is 500 to 700 depeneding on where you stay and what school you go to . So in my case i do not reccomend this school .
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