E J Hayes Elementary vs Riverside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E J Hayes Elementary
Williamston · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
280 students
Riverside Middle
Williamston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
| Measure | E J Hayes Elementary Williamston, North Carolina | Riverside Middle Williamston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1117 of 1,457 | #385 of 469 |
| National rank | #44400 of 50,301 | #13993 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 280 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 18% |
| city | Williamston | Williamston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E J Hayes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 18.7).
- •E J Hayes Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 18%).
- •E J Hayes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •E J Hayes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Riverside Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.6).
- •Riverside Middle is the larger school with 335 students compared with 280.
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 E J Hayes Elementary better than Riverside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), E J Hayes Elementary ranks higher (20.7 vs 18.7 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 E J Hayes Elementary and Riverside Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Williamston and Williamston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E J Hayes Elementary: 280. Riverside Middle: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E J Hayes Elementary and Riverside Middle rank in North Carolina?
E J Hayes Elementary is 1117th of 1,457 and Riverside Middle is 385th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).