Archer Lodge Middle vs Riverwood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 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
Riverwood Middle
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
902 students
| Measure | Archer Lodge Middle Wendell, North Carolina | Riverwood Middle Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 469 | #176 of 469 |
| National rank | #12887 of 15,369 | #10007 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,204 | 902 |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 902 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 44% |
| city | Wendell | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 24.8).
- •Riverwood Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •Riverwood Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Riverwood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.8%).
- •Riverwood Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.8).
- •Archer Lodge Middle is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 902.
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 Riverwood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Riverwood Middle ranks higher (39.2 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 Riverwood Middle?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Wendell and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Archer Lodge Middle: 1,204. Riverwood Middle: 902. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Archer Lodge Middle and Riverwood Middle rank in North Carolina?
Archer Lodge Middle is 317th of 469 and Riverwood Middle is 176th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).