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School Comparison

RIVERDALE ELEM
vs.
MEHERRIN ELEM

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

RIVERDALE ELEM
MEHERRIN ELEM
  • RIVERDALE ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than MEHERRIN ELEM (540:1 vs. 244:1).
  • MEHERRIN ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than RIVERDALE ELEM (37 vs. 23).
  • RIVERDALE ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than MEHERRIN ELEM (10 vs. 3).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

MEHERRIN ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than RIVERDALE ELEM (37 vs. 23).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

RIVERDALE ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than MEHERRIN ELEM (10 vs. 3).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

MEHERRIN ELEM reported a higher in-school suspensions than RIVERDALE ELEM (3 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

RIVERDALE ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than MEHERRIN ELEM (540:1 vs. 244:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
RIVERDALE ELEM
$15,082.59
MEHERRIN ELEM
$15,082.59
Local revenue share
RIVERDALE ELEM
33.6%
MEHERRIN ELEM
33.6%
State revenue share
RIVERDALE ELEM
54.6%
MEHERRIN ELEM
54.6%
Federal revenue share
RIVERDALE ELEM
11.8%
MEHERRIN ELEM
11.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
RIVERDALE ELEM
13.7%
MEHERRIN ELEM
13.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Southampton County
$68,465
Southampton County
$68,465
Poverty rate
Southampton County
8.7%
Southampton County
8.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Southampton County
18.6%
Southampton County
18.6%
Unemployment rate
Southampton County
2.8%
Southampton County
2.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.