Northwood Middle vs Seneca Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 65 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
Seneca Middle
Seneca · Public middle · Grades 6–8
829 students
| Measure | Northwood Middle Taylors, South Carolina | Seneca Middle Seneca, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 248 | #109 of 248 |
| National rank | #5466 of 15,369 | #8637 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 823 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| city | Taylors | Seneca |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 45.4).
- •Northwood Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Northwood Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Seneca Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.5).
- •Seneca Middle is the larger school with 829 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 Seneca Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Middle ranks higher (60.1 vs 45.4 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 Seneca Middle?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Taylors and Seneca in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwood Middle: 823. Seneca Middle: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwood Middle and Seneca Middle rank in South Carolina?
Northwood Middle is 55th of 248 and Seneca Middle is 109th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).