Catawba Elementary School vs River Bend Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catawba Elementary School
Catawba · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
450 students
River Bend Middle
Claremont · Public middle · Grades 7–8
450 students
| Measure | Catawba Elementary School Catawba, North Carolina | River Bend Middle Claremont, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1078 of 1,457 | #252 of 469 |
| National rank | #43634 of 50,301 | #11652 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 450 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 36% |
| city | Catawba | Claremont |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Bend Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 21.9).
- •River Bend Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •River Bend Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •River Bend Middle does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.3).
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 Catawba Elementary School better than River Bend Middle?
On the Success Index (US), River Bend Middle ranks higher (31.4 vs 21.9 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 Catawba Elementary School and River Bend Middle?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Catawba and Claremont in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catawba Elementary School: 450. River Bend Middle: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catawba Elementary School and River Bend Middle rank in North Carolina?
Catawba Elementary School is 1078th of 1,457 and River Bend Middle is 252nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).