Serving 989 students in grades 6-8, River Bend Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 989 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Bend Middle School's student population of 989 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
989 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
River Bend Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Bend Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2101 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
40%
21%
Black
43%
25%
White
9%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Bend Middle School's ranking?
River Bend Middle School is ranked #2101 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are River Bend Middle School often compared to?
River Bend Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rolesville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend River Bend Middle School?
989 students attend River Bend Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of River Bend Middle School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Bend Middle School?
River Bend Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does River Bend Middle School offer ?
River Bend Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River Bend Middle School part of?
River Bend Middle School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is River Bend Middle School located?
River Bend Middle School is located in the Northeast Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Northeast Raleigh.
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