Fox Road Elementary vs River Bend Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox Road Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
River Bend Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
995 students
| Measure | Fox Road Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | River Bend Middle Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #730 of 1,457 | #411 of 469 |
| National rank | #37481 of 50,301 | #14359 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 995 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 995 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 22% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fox Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 16.5).
- •Fox Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Fox Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Fox Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Fox Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.0).
- •River Bend Middle is the larger school with 995 students compared with 430.
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 Fox Road Elementary better than River Bend Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fox Road Elementary ranks higher (31.6 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 Fox Road Elementary and River Bend Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox Road Elementary: 430. River Bend Middle: 995. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox Road Elementary and River Bend Middle rank in North Carolina?
Fox Road Elementary is 730th of 1,457 and River Bend Middle is 411th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).