Archer Lodge Middle vs River Dell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archer Lodge Middle
Wendell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,204 students
River Dell Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
981 students
| Measure | Archer Lodge Middle Wendell, North Carolina | River Dell Elementary Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 469 | #660 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12887 of 15,369 | #35812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,204 | 981 |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 981 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 48% |
| city | Wendell | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Dell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 24.8).
- •River Dell Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •River Dell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •River Dell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 99.8%).
- •River Dell Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.8).
- •Archer Lodge Middle is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 981.
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 Archer Lodge Middle better than River Dell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), River Dell Elementary ranks higher (34.2 vs 24.8 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 Archer Lodge Middle and River Dell Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Wendell and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Archer Lodge Middle: 1,204. River Dell Elementary: 981. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Archer Lodge Middle and River Dell Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Archer Lodge Middle is 317th of 469 and River Dell Elementary is 660th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).