Cooper Academy vs Riverwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Academy
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
Riverwood Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
728 students
| Measure | Cooper Academy Clayton, North Carolina | Riverwood Elementary Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1354 of 1,457 | #449 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48243 of 50,301 | #29763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 447 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 58% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 13.6).
- •Riverwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 13%).
- •Riverwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Cooper Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Cooper Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.5).
- •Riverwood Elementary is the larger school with 728 students compared with 447.
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 Cooper Academy better than Riverwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverwood Elementary ranks higher (43.3 vs 13.6 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 Cooper Academy and Riverwood Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Academy: 447. Riverwood Elementary: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Academy and Riverwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cooper Academy is 1354th of 1,457 and Riverwood Elementary is 449th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).