Northwood Middle

863 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northwood Middle School, located in Taylors, South Carolina, is part of the Greenville County School District, the largest school system in the state. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus on Ike's Road serves a suburban community, emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to engage adolescents during these formative middle school years.

Beyond the standard classroom instruction, Northwood Middle School places a strong emphasis on cultivating a supportive school culture. The administration and faculty are dedicated to preparing students for the rigors of high school through collaborative learning, the use of educational technology, and a focus on critical thinking skills. By offering various clubs, sports, and arts programs, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to discover their personal interests and build a sense of community responsibility.

863

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	458
Hispanic	146
Black	168
Asian	40
Two or More	45
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
458 (53.1 %)
Black
168 (19.5 %)
Hispanic
146 (16.9 %)
Two or More
45 (5.2 %)
Asian
40 (4.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)355-7000
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	863
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 280

Grade 7 304

Grade 8 279

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northwood Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	280
Grade 7	304
Grade 8	279

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northwood Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	407	47.2%
Male	456	52.8%

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