Enrollment
823
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwood Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwood Middle
Northwood Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Taylors, South Carolina, enrolling 823 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 58.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 823 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 181 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% 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: 399 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 823 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 Northwood 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 Northwood Middle compares
Northwood 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville 01, which includes Northwood 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 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
- 2,151
- 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 (~823 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northwood Middle a good school?
Northwood Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 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.
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