Cooper Academy vs Riverwood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.8 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 Middle
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
902 students
| Measure | Cooper Academy Clayton, North Carolina | Riverwood Middle Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1354 of 1,457 | #176 of 469 |
| National rank | #48243 of 50,301 | #10007 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 447 | 902 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 902 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 44% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 13.6).
- •Riverwood Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 13%).
- •Riverwood Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Cooper Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Cooper Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.0).
- •Riverwood Middle is the larger school with 902 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Riverwood Middle ranks higher (39.2 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 Middle?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Academy: 447. Riverwood Middle: 902. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Academy and Riverwood Middle rank in North Carolina?
Cooper Academy is 1354th of 1,457 and Riverwood Middle is 176th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).