Doral Academy of North Carolina vs River Bend Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doral Academy of North Carolina
Raleigh · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
592 students
River Bend Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
995 students
| Measure | Doral Academy of North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina | River Bend Middle Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 1,457 | #411 of 469 |
| National rank | #9569 of 50,301 | #14359 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 592 | 995 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 995 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Doral Academy of North Carolina scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 16.5).
- •Doral Academy of North Carolina does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 99.7%).
- •Doral Academy of North Carolina does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.0).
- •River Bend Middle is the larger school with 995 students compared with 592.
- •Doral Academy of North Carolina is a charter school while River Bend Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Doral Academy of North Carolina better than River Bend Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Doral Academy of North Carolina ranks higher (72.5 vs 16.5 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 Doral Academy of North Carolina and River Bend Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doral Academy of North Carolina: 592. River Bend Middle: 995. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doral Academy of North Carolina and River Bend Middle rank in North Carolina?
Doral Academy of North Carolina is 122nd of 1,457 and River Bend Middle is 411th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).