Central Middle vs River Bend Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 270 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Whiteville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
River Bend Middle
Claremont · Public middle · Grades 7–8
450 students
| Measure | Central Middle Whiteville, North Carolina | River Bend Middle Claremont, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 469 | #252 of 469 |
| National rank | #9440 of 15,369 | #11652 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 451 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 36% |
| city | Whiteville | Claremont |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 31.4).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 36%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 451 students compared with 450.
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 Central Middle better than River Bend Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (41.7 vs 31.4 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 Central Middle and River Bend Middle?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Whiteville and Claremont in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 451. River Bend Middle: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and River Bend Middle rank in North Carolina?
Central Middle is 152nd of 469 and River Bend Middle is 252nd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).