Serving 593 students in grades 6-8, Northside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northside Middle serves the northern part of the Greenwood, SC school district, covering an area of approximately 73.2 square miles. Most students have a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northside Middle School's student population of 593 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
593 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2021
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northside Middle School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#992 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northside Middle School's ranking?
Northside Middle School is ranked #992 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Northside Middle School often compared to?
Northside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brewer Middle School, Westview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Northside Middle School?
593 students attend Northside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Northside Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northside Middle School?
Northside Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northside Middle School offer ?
Northside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northside Middle School part of?
Northside Middle School is part of Greenwood 50 School District.
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