At a glance
Reported students
1,352
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
110.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 176 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Northwest Middle School: 1,352 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,407
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Northwest Middle School
Northwest Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Flowood. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Rankin County School District. NCES reports 1,352 students for 2024–25.
Among 176 middle schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 377 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the Mississippi median of 13.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.1%) and Black (32.8%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Northwest Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 110.44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.1%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black32.8%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rankin County School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brandon Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,155 reported students
Florence Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
556 reported students
Brandon High School
High · Grades 09–13
1,609 reported students
Northwest High School
High · Grades 09–13
1,855 reported students
Rouse Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–01
798 reported students
Brandon Elementary
Elementary · Grades 04–05
743 reported students
Public schools near Northwest Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Elementary Elementary · Rankin County School District | PK–05 | 477 | 0.2 mi |
| Northwest High School High · Rankin County School District | 09–13 | 1,855 | 0.4 mi |
| Brandon Middle School Middle · Rankin County School District | 06–08 | 1,155 | 6.2 mi |
| Pearl Jr High School Middle · Pearl Public Schools | 06–08 | 944 | 8.4 mi |
| Smilow Prep Middle · Charter · Joel E. Smilow Prep | 05–08 | 521 | 9.4 mi |
| Old Town Middle School Middle · Madison County Schools | 06–08 | 693 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Middle School
What grades does Northwest Middle School serve?
Northwest Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rankin County School District.
How many students attend Northwest Middle School?
Northwest Middle School reported 1,352 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 176 Mississippi middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,407 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northwest Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 1,352 students and 110.44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 13.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Northwest Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northwest Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rankin County School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northwest Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northwest Middle School in?
Northwest Middle School is part of Rankin County School District, based in Brandon, MS, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northwest Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northwest Elementary (0.2 mi), Northwest High School (0.4 mi), Brandon Middle School (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.