Herbert Akins Rd Elementary vs River Dell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
988 students
River Dell Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
981 students
| Measure | Herbert Akins Rd Elementary Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina | River Dell Elementary Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 1,457 | #660 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14791 of 50,301 | #35812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 988 | 981 |
| Enrollment | 988 | 981 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 48% |
| city | Fuquay-Varina | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 34.2).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 99.7%).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.8).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary is the larger school with 988 students compared with 981.
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 Herbert Akins Rd Elementary better than River Dell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Akins Rd Elementary ranks higher (65.0 vs 34.2 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 Herbert Akins Rd Elementary and River Dell Elementary?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Fuquay-Varina and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary: 988. River Dell Elementary: 981. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Akins Rd Elementary and River Dell Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary is 179th of 1,457 and River Dell Elementary is 660th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).