Beaverdam Elementary vs River Bend Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaverdam Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students
River Bend Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
995 students
| Measure | Beaverdam Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | River Bend Middle Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1097 of 1,457 | #411 of 469 |
| National rank | #43944 of 50,301 | #14359 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 678 | 995 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 995 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beaverdam Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 16.5).
- •Beaverdam Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Beaverdam Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Beaverdam Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.7%).
- •Beaverdam Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.0).
- •River Bend Middle is the larger school with 995 students compared with 678.
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 Beaverdam Elementary better than River Bend Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Beaverdam Elementary ranks higher (21.4 vs 16.5 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 Beaverdam Elementary and River Bend Middle?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaverdam Elementary: 678. River Bend Middle: 995. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaverdam Elementary and River Bend Middle rank in North Carolina?
Beaverdam Elementary is 1097th of 1,457 and River Bend Middle is 411th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).