Overview

Riverside Elementary School is a public school in Newland, NC, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 5 elementary schools in Avery County School District.

School Rating

Riverside Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
7/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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Students With Disabilities

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STUDENT LIFE

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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2 Reviews
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Neighborhood

8020 U.S. 19E
Newland, NC 28657
School leader: Whitney Phillips
(828) 737-5600
(828) 765-0922
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
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    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
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    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 8 /10
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  • NA
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    Private; PK
    5.0 (1 Review)
  • NA
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    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
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    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 3 /10
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    Public district; 9-12
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    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 7 /10
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    Public charter; K-12
    5.0 (2 Reviews)
  • 9 /10
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  • 9 /10
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    Public district; PK, K-5
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  • 8 /10
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    Public district; 9-12
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  • 7 /10
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  • 7 /10
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  • 7 /10
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  • 6 /10
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  • 6 /10
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  • 6 /10
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