- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenwood, SC
Northside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450234000594
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Greenwood, SC.
School address
District: Greenwood 50 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450234000594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Northside Middle shrank from 698 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 450234000594 · Greenwood, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 12.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood High (1,724 students)
Northside Middle shrank from 698 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northside Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High
1,724 students
- Emerald High
Emerald High
887 students
- Westview Middl
Westview Middle
692 students
- Dr. Benjamin E 680
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
680 students
- Brewer Middle 600
Brewer Middle
600 students
- This school 593
Northside Middle
593 students
What this shows Northside Middle reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside Middle compares
Northside Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
277
in-school suspensions + 194 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 79.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 44.5%
White 33.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Northside Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwood 50 reports $13,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northside Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewer Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Greenwood
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Middle
How many students attend Northside Middle?
Northside Middle has 593 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenwood, SC. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Middle is 12.4:1, which is 13% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northside Middle?
100.0% of students at Northside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northside Middle is African American at 44.5% of enrollment, in Greenwood, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Middle?
Northside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northside Middle rank among middle schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Greenwood, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Greenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenwood 50?
Besides Northside Middle, Greenwood 50 also operates Greenwood High (1,724 students), Emerald High (887 students), and Westview Middle (692 students). See the Greenwood 50 district page for the complete list.