Mayland Early College vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mayland Early College
Spruce Pine · Public high · Grades 9–13
113 students
Riverside Elementary
Newland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
98 students
| Measure | Mayland Early College Spruce Pine, North Carolina | Riverside Elementary Newland, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 528 | #781 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #5159 of 16,910 | #38430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 113 | 98 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 98 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 28.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 34.5% |
| city | Spruce Pine | Newland |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mayland Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 30.2).
- •Mayland Early College does better on math proficiency (90% vs 34.5%).
- •Mayland Early College does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 97.3%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 28.3).
- •Mayland Early College is the larger school with 113 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 Mayland Early College better than Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mayland Early College ranks higher (62.5 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 Mayland Early College and Riverside Elementary?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Spruce Pine and Newland in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mayland Early College: 113. Riverside Elementary: 98. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mayland Early College and Riverside Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Mayland Early College is 105th of 528 and Riverside Elementary is 781st of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).