Northwood Middle School

710 Ike's Road
Taylors, SC 29687
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 887 students in grades 6-8, Northwood Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 887 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Northwood Middle School's student population of 887 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
887 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Northwood Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#383 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
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43%
39%
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54%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
18%
12%
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Black
23%
32%
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White
50%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwood Middle School's ranking?
Northwood Middle School is ranked #383 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Northwood Middle School often compared to?
Northwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Northwood Middle School?
887 students attend Northwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Northwood Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood Middle School?
Northwood Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwood Middle School offer ?
Northwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwood Middle School part of?
Northwood Middle School is part of Greenville 01 School District.

School Reviews

1   1/29/2020
I am a 8th grade student at Northwood middle school and this is the worst school I have ever been to I have been to 4 middle schools due to moving, but this is the worst the teachers are rude and threatening the administration are nice to the ones who are good and sweet and preppy but if you are bad or you have bad grades or you do not fit with the school ways you get treated very differently this school has made me very sad and depressed, I hate going to this school every day don't get me wrong some teachers are nice but most of them are far from nice I feel as a student I should not be treated like this
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Melodie McKnight
2   4/16/2018
I've been here for around 2 years and I wish that they would take their job seriously.Don't get me wrong there are good teachers but the bad outweigh the good.If I was planning on sending my kid here I'd definitely think twice
- Posted by Student/Alumni - AC
2   9/26/2007
Not reccomended for certain types of levels . I went to this school a year ago and this school is indeed to be very under go with the money .They also shown that they've had money issues . But , the involvement of parents is quite high at sometimes, very supportive with PTA . I give Availability of Music , art , sports ,etc. a 3 out of 5 rating because there is a lack in some of these activities . Music/Chorus is a great i give that 5 star rating but as far as band goes i do not give a good rating .. 1.5 is as far as i can give . The reason why is because there is a lack of learning in Band class .Very noisy most of the or all the time .The students refuse to learn at sometimes and cause disruption almost everyday when i was in that class . The school instruments are indeed awful . They are in fair to poor condition and should not be played at all within any circumstances . The instruments should either be a. disposed or recycled or b. put up for school auction . So if you play a school instrument would'nt reccomend you be in band anymore unless you are willing to switch to another instrument . The Quality of Academics are 4.5 to 5 rating . Facilities are ok in some cases . Academic of atheletics are 4.5 ouit of 5 in rating they're pretty good. But sadly the school has over 1000 students which is kind of overboard . The normal maximum of kids that are in middle school is 500 to 700 depeneding on where you stay and what school you go to . So in my case i do not reccomend this school .
- Posted by Student/Alumni - weeer

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 887 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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