- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Taylors, SC
Northwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450231001252
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Taylors · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Taylors, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231001252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Northwood Middle held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 450231001252 · Taylors, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
823 enr · 15.2:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Northwood Middle held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northwood 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 823
Northwood Middle
823 students
What this shows Northwood Middle reports 823 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood Middle compares
Northwood 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▼ 21% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
267
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
African American 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Northwood Middle is more 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 Northwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood 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 (~823 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Middle
How many students attend Northwood Middle?
Northwood Middle has 823 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Taylors, SC. CCD year-over-year: 863 (2022-23) → 858 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwood Middle?
58.4% of students at Northwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Middle is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Taylors, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Middle?
Northwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Northwood Middle rank among public schools in Taylors?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Taylors, 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 Taylors on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Northwood 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.