Heyward Gibbes Middle vs Northside Middle
Heyward Gibbes Middle has a higher overall rating of 5.1/10 compared to 4.4/10. Northside Middle is significantly larger with 496 students, about 1.9× the size of Heyward Gibbes Middle (263). In math proficiency, Northside Middle leads at 27.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Heyward Gibbes Middle
Columbia, SC
5.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
263 students
Northside Middle
West Columbia, SC
4.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
496 students
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| Metric | Heyward Gibbes Middle | Northside Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.1 / 10 | 4.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Growth Score | 6.9 | 3.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 84.5% |
| Environment Score | 6.3 | 7.6 |
| State Rank | #948 of 1,190 | #1,048 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 20th | 12th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Heyward Gibbes Middle | Northside Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 8.0% | 27.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 19.0% | 38.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Heyward Gibbes Middle | Northside Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 263 | 496 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.0:1 | 13.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 84.5% |
| District | Richland 01 | Lexington 02 |
| City | Columbia | West Columbia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbia (29203) | West Columbia (29169) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,371 | $53,673 |
| Median Home Value | $121,600 | $189,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,041 | $1,081 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.9% | 39.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.3% | 14.8% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 19 min |