Brinson Memorial Elementary vs Riverside Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brinson Memorial Elementary
New Bern · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Riverside Leadership Academy
New Bern · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
374 students
| Measure | Brinson Memorial Elementary New Bern, North Carolina | Riverside Leadership Academy New Bern, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #853 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #40009 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 446 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | – |
| Math proficiency | 25% | – |
| city | New Bern | New Bern |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brinson Memorial Elementary is the larger school with 446 students compared with 374.
- •Brinson Memorial Elementary is a public school while Riverside Leadership Academy is a charter 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary better than Riverside Leadership Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brinson Memorial Elementary and Riverside Leadership Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between New Bern and New Bern in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brinson Memorial Elementary: 446. Riverside Leadership Academy: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brinson Memorial Elementary and Riverside Leadership Academy rank in North Carolina?
Brinson Memorial Elementary is 853rd of 1,457 and Riverside Leadership Academy is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).