Why Northwood Middle
At Northwood Middle School, all means all. Every student deserves to be known, challenged and supported in a safe, nurturing environment with high expectations and opportunities to discover who they can become.
Northwood combines rigorous academics with an intentional focus on the whole child. Students can explore athletics, clubs, service, leadership, peer tutoring and mentoring while developing the confidence, character and skills needed for high school and beyond. Teachers, counselors and staff work together to know students individually and provide the right combination of challenge and support.
It’s all part of #KNIGHTLIFE - a Community of Learners where students learn to be learners, teammates and leaders, and where every Knight has an opportunity to thrive.
RESOURCE LINKS
Tours are available upon request. To schedule a visit or learn more about Northwood Middle School, contact:
Elizabeth Reed
864-355-7020
ereed@greenville.k12.sc.us
- Excellent SC School Report Card Rating, 2024–25
- National PTA Parent Involvement Award
- Jostens Partnership in Excellence Yearbook Award
- SC Red Carpet Award
- United Way Award of Excellence
- Schools to Watch designation, 2022
- Schools to Watch redesignation, 2025
- Solution Tree PLC Promising Practices School, 2024
- Palmetto Gold, 2023–24
- U.S. News Top 50 Middle School in South Carolina
Northwood is committed to developing students as learners, teammates and leaders. Beyond strong academics, students have opportunities to build confidence and connections through athletics, student-led clubs, service learning, leadership organizations, peer tutoring, mentoring and other extracurricular activities.
Families are also an important part of #KNIGHTLIFE. Northwood emphasizes kindness, clarity, consistency and open communication to build strong partnerships between home and school.
“We initially chose a private middle school because we weren’t sure what to expect from public middle school. After seeing friends and neighbors flourish at Northwood, we made the move, and I honestly wish we had started sooner. Our children are known, cared for, held to high expectations and encouraged to spread their wings.”
— Eighth Grade Parent
“When people ask how we like Northwood, I quickly reply, ‘We love it.’ The faculty and staff make everyone feel welcome, know students and parents by name and truly care about their success. Our children have very different personalities and learning needs, and both have been challenged, supported and able to thrive.”
— Seventh Grade Parent