Clayton High vs Riverwood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton High
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,929 students
Riverwood Middle
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
902 students
| Measure | Clayton High Clayton, North Carolina | Riverwood Middle Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 528 | #176 of 469 |
| National rank | #12949 of 16,910 | #10007 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,929 | 902 |
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 902 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 44% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 31.7).
- •Clayton High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Riverwood Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Riverwood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Riverwood Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 23.5).
- •Clayton High is the larger school with 1,929 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 Clayton High better than Riverwood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Riverwood Middle ranks higher (39.2 vs 31.7 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 Clayton High and Riverwood Middle?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton High: 1,929. Riverwood Middle: 902. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton High and Riverwood Middle rank in North Carolina?
Clayton High is 355th of 528 and Riverwood Middle is 176th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).