Mitchell Elementary School vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mitchell Elementary School
Bakersville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
373 students
Riverside Elementary
Newland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
98 students
| Measure | Mitchell Elementary School Bakersville, North Carolina | Riverside Elementary Newland, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1115 of 1,457 | #781 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #44364 of 50,301 | #38430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 373 | 98 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 98 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34.5% |
| city | Bakersville | Newland |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 20.8).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 98.4%).
- •Mitchell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.3).
- •Mitchell Elementary School is the larger school with 373 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 Mitchell Elementary School better than Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Elementary ranks higher (30.2 vs 20.8 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 Mitchell Elementary School and Riverside Elementary?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Bakersville and Newland in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mitchell Elementary School: 373. Riverside Elementary: 98. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mitchell Elementary School and Riverside Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Mitchell Elementary School is 1115th of 1,457 and Riverside Elementary is 781st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).