Northwood Middle vs Riverside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood Middle
Taylors · Public middle · Grades 6–8
823 students
Riverside Middle
Greer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,086 students
| Measure | Northwood Middle Taylors, South Carolina | Riverside Middle Greer, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #55 of 248 | #26 of 248 |
| National rank | #5466 of 15,369 | #3093 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 823 | 1,086 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,086 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| city | Taylors | Greer |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 60.1).
- •Riverside Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Riverside Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Northwood Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.5).
- •Riverside Middle is the larger school with 1,086 students compared with 823.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northwood Middle better than Riverside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Middle ranks higher (71.2 vs 60.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Northwood Middle and Riverside Middle?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Taylors and Greer in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwood Middle: 823. Riverside Middle: 1,086. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwood Middle and Riverside Middle rank in South Carolina?
Northwood Middle is 55th of 248 and Riverside Middle is 26th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).