Powhatan Elementary vs River Dell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Powhatan Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
656 students
River Dell Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
981 students
| Measure | Powhatan Elementary Clayton, North Carolina | River Dell Elementary Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #787 of 1,457 | #660 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38501 of 50,301 | #35812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 656 | 981 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 981 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Dell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 30.1).
- •River Dell Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •River Dell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Powhatan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Powhatan Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 17.8).
- •River Dell Elementary is the larger school with 981 students compared with 656.
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 Powhatan Elementary better than River Dell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), River Dell Elementary ranks higher (34.2 vs 30.1 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 Powhatan Elementary and River Dell Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Powhatan Elementary: 656. River Dell Elementary: 981. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Powhatan Elementary and River Dell Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Powhatan Elementary is 787th of 1,457 and River Dell Elementary is 660th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).