- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, OH
Sherwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390438000711
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #12 of 29
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 498
- students enrolled
Sherwood Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Middle School ranks #12 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Sherwood Middle School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 390438000711 · Columbus, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Sherwood Middle School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sherwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland High
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- This school
Sherwood Middle School
498 students
What this shows Sherwood Middle School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherwood Middle School compares
Sherwood Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Ohio - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
87.8%
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
$22,307
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
White 11.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Sherwood Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Columbus
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodward Park Middle School
Standard public school
836 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Dominion Middle School
Standard public school
745 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Finland Middle School
Standard public school
673 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mccord Middle School
Standard public school
636 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Norton Middle School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
World Language Middle School
Standard public school
536 students 17.3:1 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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Middle School
How many students attend Sherwood Middle School?
Sherwood Middle School has 498 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Middle School is African American at 61.8% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Middle School?
Sherwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sherwood Middle School rank among middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Middle School ranks #12 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Sherwood Middle School, Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.