Neuse River Middle vs River Bend Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neuse River Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
877 students
River Bend Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
995 students
| Measure | Neuse River Middle Raleigh, North Carolina | River Bend Middle Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 469 | #411 of 469 |
| National rank | #14183 of 15,369 | #14359 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 877 | 995 |
| Enrollment | 877 | 995 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neuse River Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 16.5).
- •River Bend Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •River Bend Middle does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Neuse River Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.0).
- •River Bend Middle is the larger school with 995 students compared with 877.
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 Neuse River Middle better than River Bend Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Neuse River Middle ranks higher (17.5 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 Neuse River Middle and River Bend Middle?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neuse River Middle: 877. River Bend Middle: 995. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neuse River Middle and River Bend Middle rank in North Carolina?
Neuse River Middle is 392nd of 469 and River Bend Middle is 411th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).