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Northside Middle

PublicGrades 6–8
West Columbia, South Carolina · Lexington 02
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students496
Student:Teacher13.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo
Northside
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 545
496
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
85%+8.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Northside Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in West Columbia, South Carolina. The school enrolls 496 students. It is part of the Lexington 02 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictLexington 02
County45063
CityWest Columbia
ZIP29169
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450273001271

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment496

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)