Northside Middle vs SC Connections Academy
SC Connections Academy has a higher overall rating of 5.4/10 compared to 4.4/10. SC Connections Academy is significantly larger with 5,955 students, about 12.0× the size of Northside Middle (496). In math proficiency, SC Connections Academy leads at 44.0%.
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.
Northside Middle
West Columbia, SC
4.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
496 students
SC Connections Academy
Columbia, SC
5.4/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thCharterVirtual
5,955 students
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| Metric | Northside Middle | SC Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.4 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| Growth Score | 3.8 | 7.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.5% | 47.9% |
| Environment Score | 7.6 | 4.4 |
| State Rank | #1,048 of 1,190 | #875 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 12th | 27th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Northside Middle | SC Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 27.0% | 44.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 38.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Northside Middle | SC Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 496 | 5,955 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 23.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.5% | 47.9% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 89.0% |
| District | Lexington 02 | Charter Institute at Erskine |
| City | West Columbia | Columbia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | West Columbia (29169) | Columbia (29210) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,673 | $50,258 |
| Median Home Value | $189,900 | $183,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,081 | $1,076 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 39.0% | 29.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% | 18.9% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 21 min |