Central School vs Riverton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
610 students
Riverton Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
596 students
| Measure | Central School Huntsville, Alabama | Riverton Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 699 | #43 of 699 |
| National rank | #11767 of 50,301 | #6387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 610 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 82% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 69.3).
- •Riverton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Riverton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Riverton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 36.2%).
- •Central School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.6).
- •Central School is the larger school with 610 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 Central School better than Riverton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverton Elementary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 69.3 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 Central School and Riverton Elementary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 610. Riverton Elementary School: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Riverton Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Central School is 93rd of 699 and Riverton Elementary School is 43rd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).