Crossnore Elementary vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossnore Elementary
Crossnore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
184 students
Riverside Elementary
Newland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
98 students
| Measure | Crossnore Elementary Crossnore, North Carolina | Riverside Elementary Newland, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #692 of 1,457 | #781 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #36563 of 50,301 | #38430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 184 | 98 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 98 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 34.5% |
| city | Crossnore | Newland |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crossnore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 30.2).
- •Crossnore Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34.5%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 98.4%).
- •Crossnore Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.3).
- •Crossnore Elementary is the larger school with 184 students compared with 98.
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 Crossnore Elementary better than Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crossnore Elementary ranks higher (33.0 vs 30.2 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 Crossnore Elementary and Riverside Elementary?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Crossnore and Newland in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crossnore Elementary: 184. Riverside Elementary: 98. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crossnore Elementary and Riverside Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Crossnore Elementary is 692nd of 1,457 and Riverside Elementary is 781st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).