Countryside Academy Elementary vs River School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside Academy Elementary
Benton Harbor · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
River School
Sodus · Public elementary · Grades K–8
70 students
| Measure | Countryside Academy Elementary Benton Harbor, Michigan | River School Sodus, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1440 of 1,581 | #943 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48057 of 50,301 | #32282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 384 | 70 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 70 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 34.5% |
| city | Benton Harbor | Sodus |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 14.1).
- •River School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 12%).
- •River School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 22%).
- •River School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 83.1%).
- •Countryside Academy Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.5).
- •Countryside Academy Elementary is the larger school with 384 students compared with 70.
- •Countryside Academy Elementary is a charter school while River School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Countryside Academy Elementary better than River School?
On the Success Index (US), River School ranks higher (39.5 vs 14.1 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 Countryside Academy Elementary and River School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Benton Harbor and Sodus in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Academy Elementary: 384. River School: 70. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Academy Elementary and River School rank in Michigan?
Countryside Academy Elementary is 1440th of 1,581 and River School is 943rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).