At a glance
Reported students
409
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina middle enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 248 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
530
Southwood Academy for the Arts: 409 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. 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
- 375
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.2:1
What the reported data says about Southwood Academy for the Arts
Southwood Academy for the Arts is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Anderson. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Anderson 05. NCES reports 409 students for 2024–25.
Among 248 middle schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 624 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, below the South Carolina median of 13.8:1 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 (58.9%) and Black (22.7%). English learners represent 7.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Southwood Academy for the Arts
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.25 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White58.9%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black22.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
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
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 Anderson 05
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McCants Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
572 reported students
Glenview Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
677 reported students
Robert Anderson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,134 reported students
New Prospect Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
419 reported students
Homeland Park Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
397 reported students
Calhoun Academy of the Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–05
424 reported students
Public schools near Southwood Academy for the Arts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Five Charter School High · Charter · Anderson 05 | 09–12 | 61 | 1 mi |
| Robert Anderson Middle Middle · Anderson 05 | 06–08 | 1,134 | 1.6 mi |
| McCants Middle Middle · Anderson 05 | 06–08 | 572 | 3.3 mi |
| Glenview Middle Middle · Anderson 05 | 06–08 | 677 | 4.9 mi |
| Starr-Iva Middle Middle · Anderson 03 | 06–08 | 616 | 8.3 mi |
| Belton Middle Middle · Anderson 02 | 06–08 | 455 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southwood Academy for the Arts
What grades does Southwood Academy for the Arts serve?
Southwood Academy for the Arts reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Anderson 05.
How many students attend Southwood Academy for the Arts?
Southwood Academy for the Arts reported 409 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 248 South Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 375 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southwood Academy for the Arts?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 409 students and 34.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southwood Academy for the Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southwood Academy for the Arts is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Southwood Academy for the Arts in?
Southwood Academy for the Arts is part of Anderson 05, based in Anderson, SC, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southwood Academy for the Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Anderson Five Charter School (1 mi), Robert Anderson Middle (1.6 mi), McCants Middle (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.