- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Charleston, SC
Northwoods Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northwoods 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 450144001211
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwoods Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in North Charleston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwoods Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwoods Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in North Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144001211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Northwoods Middle shrank from 738 students in 2022-23 to 677 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 47.8 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 450144001211 · North Charleston, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 15.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Northwoods Middle shrank from 738 students in 2022-23 to 677 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 47.8 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northwoods Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school 708
Northwoods Middle
708 students
What this shows Northwoods Middle reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwoods Middle compares
Northwoods Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 65% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.3%
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
$16,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 244 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
African American 39.5%
White 6.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Northwoods Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwoods Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwoods Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in North Charleston
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
River Oaks Middle
Standard public school
728 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Morningside Middle
Standard public school
552 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
Standard public school
513 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Deer Park Middle
Standard public school
315 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwoods Middle
How many students attend Northwoods Middle?
Northwoods Middle has 708 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Charleston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwoods Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwoods Middle is 15.1:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwoods Middle?
100.0% of students at Northwoods Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwoods Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northwoods Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment, in North Charleston, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwoods Middle?
Northwoods 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 Northwoods Middle rank among middle schools in North Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwoods Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in North Charleston, 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 North Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides Northwoods Middle, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.