Riley Avenue School vs Riverhead Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riley Avenue School
Calverton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
520 students
Riverhead Middle School
Riverhead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
793 students
| Measure | Riley Avenue School Calverton, New York | Riverhead Middle School Riverhead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1485 of 2,536 | #566 of 785 |
| National rank | #26760 of 50,301 | #10802 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 520 | 793 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Calverton | Riverhead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riley Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 35.3).
- •Riley Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Riley Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 52.2%).
- •Riverhead Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.1).
- •Riverhead Middle School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 520.
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 Riley Avenue School better than Riverhead Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Riley Avenue School ranks higher (47.6 vs 35.3 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 Riley Avenue School and Riverhead Middle School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Calverton and Riverhead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riley Avenue School: 520. Riverhead Middle School: 793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riley Avenue School and Riverhead Middle School rank in New York?
Riley Avenue School is 1485th of 2,536 and Riverhead Middle School is 566th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).