Enrollment
783
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Travelers Rest, SC
Northwest Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450231001251
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Travelers Rest · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Middle has class sizes larger than 72% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Travelers Rest, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231001251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.7%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest Middle
Northwest Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, enrolling 783 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 69.7% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 783 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #96.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 355 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 783 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students) and Mauldin High (2,133 students) alongside Northwest 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 Northwest Middle compares
Northwest 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▼ 6% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 783 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
783
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$11,859
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 74.1%
African American 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Northwest Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville 01, which includes Northwest Middle.
$11,859
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.0%
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 Northwest Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~783 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest Middle
How many students attend Northwest Middle?
Northwest Middle has 783 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Travelers Rest, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle is 15.7:1, which is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Middle?
69.7% of students at Northwest Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Middle is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Travelers Rest, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Middle?
Northwest Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Northwest Middle rank among public schools in Travelers Rest?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Travelers Rest, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Travelers Rest on the city page.
Is Northwest Middle a good school?
Northwest Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Greenville 01?
Besides Northwest Middle, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.
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