Enrollment
593
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northside Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northside Middle
Northside Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Greenwood, South Carolina, enrolling 593 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 593 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 361 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #116.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (33%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 471 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 593 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Greenwood's middle schools, it stands alongside Westview Middle (692 students): Northside Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 16.5:1).
Greenwood 50 also operates Greenwood High (1,724 students) and Emerald High (887 students) alongside Northside Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northside Middle compares
Northside Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenwood 50, which includes Northside Middle.
$13,166
Per student
-10%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 49.6%
Federal 21.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~593 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northside Middle a good school?
Northside Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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