Northwood Middle School vs. Riverside Middle School
Should I attend Northwood Middle School or Riverside Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Riverside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 1,123 students in grades 6-8, Riverside Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
887 students
1,123 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#383 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#187 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
305
336
Grade 7 Students
280
375
Grade 8 Students
302
412
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
18%
12%
% Black
23%
12%
% White
50%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%