NORTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Northside Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Lexington 02 school district, located in West Columbia, SC with about 566 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Northside Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Northside Middle School, located at 157 Cougar Drive in West Columbia, South Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Lexington County School District Two. The school serves the local community by providing a structured middle-grades environment focused on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As the "home of the Cougars," the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive climate where students are encouraged to transition successfully from elementary school to high school, preparing them for future academic and personal challenges.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Northside Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs designed to cater to the diverse interests and talents of its student body. The school is committed to community involvement and maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and students to ensure a holistic learning experience. By focusing on both intellectual achievement and social-emotional well-being, Northside Middle strives to cultivate a sense of school pride and a culture of excellence for all its learners.
For more information, contact Northside Middle at (803) 739-4190 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4190
NORTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in West Columbia, SC with about 566 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lexington 02
- Total Students:
- 566
- Teachers:
- 39
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 566 students
- White
- 44.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.6%
- Black or African American
- 24.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.