Riverwood Middle

204 Athletic Club Blvd
Clayton, NC 27527

www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/rms

902 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Riverwood Middle School, located at 204 Athletic Club Blvd in Clayton, NC, is a public middle school serving students within the Johnston County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with elective opportunities, Riverwood Middle aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit, often utilizing its namesake "Ravens" mascot to build a sense of belonging among its students. In addition to standard classroom instruction, Riverwood Middle provides various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, allowing students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills outside of the traditional academic setting. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or educational resources, the school maintains an official website at http://riverwoodm.johnston.k12.nc.us.

902

Total Students

53.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverwood Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	182
Black	248
Asian	16
Two or More	60
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
393 (43.6%)
Black
248 (27.5%)
Hispanic
182 (20.2%)
Two or More
60 (6.7%)
Asian
16 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Johnston County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)359-2769
Website:	http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/rms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	902
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	897
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 284

Grade 7 290

Grade 8 328