Northside Middle School in West Columbia, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Northside Middle School is a suburban public school in West Columbia, South Carolina that is part of Lexington County School District 2. It serves 528 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.5:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

528 Students

39 Teachers

157 Cougar Dr

West Columbia, SC 29169 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Northside Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Ackerson

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Northside Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

67%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Northside Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 13, 2026

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