Central School vs Riverton Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.7 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 Intermediate School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 4–6
872 students
| Measure | Central School Huntsville, Alabama | Riverton Intermediate School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 699 | #43 of 263 |
| National rank | #11767 of 50,301 | #4467 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 610 | 872 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 872 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 32.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 60% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 64.6).
- •Central School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Central School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Riverton Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 36.2%).
- •Central School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 21.3).
- •Riverton Intermediate School is the larger school with 872 students compared with 610.
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 Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Central School ranks higher (69.3 vs 64.6 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 Intermediate School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 610. Riverton Intermediate School: 872. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Riverton Intermediate School rank in Alabama?
Central School is 93rd of 699 and Riverton Intermediate School is 43rd of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).