Buckhorn Middle School vs Riverton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckhorn Middle School
New Market · Public middle · Grades 7–8
701 students
Riverton Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
596 students
| Measure | Buckhorn Middle School New Market, Alabama | Riverton Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 263 | #43 of 699 |
| National rank | #4921 of 15,369 | #6387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 701 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 82% |
| city | New Market | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 62.5).
- •Riverton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Riverton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Riverton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 34.4%).
- •Riverton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.6).
- •Buckhorn Middle School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 596.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buckhorn Middle School better than Riverton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverton Elementary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 62.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buckhorn Middle School and Riverton Elementary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between New Market and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckhorn Middle School: 701. Riverton Elementary School: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckhorn Middle School and Riverton Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Buckhorn Middle School is 48th of 263 and Riverton Elementary School is 43rd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).