Northwest Middle

1606 Greer Highway
Travelers Rest, SC 29690

783 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northwest Middle School, located in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, is a public middle school serving students in the Greenville County School District. Situated along the Geer Highway, the school serves as a central educational hub for the northern part of Greenville County, emphasizing a supportive environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The school is known for fostering community engagement and providing a diverse range of academic and extracurricular opportunities designed to meet the developmental needs of early adolescent students.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Northwest Middle focuses on developing well-rounded students through various athletic programs, arts initiatives, and clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong connection with the Travelers Rest community, often collaborating with local organizations to enrich the student experience. By prioritizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, Northwest Middle strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond within a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere.

783

Total Students

46.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	580
Hispanic	59
Black	103
Asian	6
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
580 (74.1%)
Black
103 (13.2%)
Hispanic
59 (7.5%)
Two or More
30 (3.8%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)355-6900
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	783
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
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 6 251

Grade 7 251

Grade 8 281