- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clayton, NC
Riverwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Riverwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370237002587
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverwood Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverwood Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverwood Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Clayton, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237002587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Riverwood Middle held near 914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 370237002587 · Clayton, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
902 enr · 16.1:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Riverwood Middle held near 914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Riverwood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- This school
Riverwood Middle
902 students
What this shows Riverwood Middle reports 902 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverwood Middle compares
Riverwood Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 44% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 902 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
902
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
African American 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Riverwood Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Clayton
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~902 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverwood Middle
How many students attend Riverwood Middle?
Riverwood Middle has 902 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clayton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 948 (2022-23) → 914 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverwood Middle is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverwood Middle?
37.1% of students at Riverwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Riverwood Middle is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Clayton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverwood Middle?
Riverwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverwood Middle rank among middle schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverwood Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Clayton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Clayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Riverwood Middle, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.