- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Northwest Middle held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 450231001251 · Travelers Rest, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
783 enr · 15.7:1 · 69.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Northwest Middle held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northwest Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school 783
Northwest Middle
783 students
What this shows Northwest Middle reports 783 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Middle compares
Northwest Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,375
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
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.
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
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,133
- 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
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 (~783 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 852 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.