Parkwood Elementary School vs River Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkwood Elementary School
Clarksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students
River Valley Middle School
Jeffersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
| Measure | Parkwood Elementary School Clarksville, Indiana | River Valley Middle School Jeffersonville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #934 of 1,053 | #218 of 335 |
| National rank | #39540 of 50,301 | #8817 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 561 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | Clarksville | Jeffersonville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 28.5).
- •River Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •River Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 28%).
- •River Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 80.7%).
- •Parkwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •River Valley Middle School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 561.
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 Parkwood Elementary School better than River Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), River Valley Middle School ranks higher (44.6 vs 28.5 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 Parkwood Elementary School and River Valley Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Clarksville and Jeffersonville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkwood Elementary School: 561. River Valley Middle School: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkwood Elementary School and River Valley Middle School rank in Indiana?
Parkwood Elementary School is 934th of 1,053 and River Valley Middle School is 218th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).