River Dell Elementary School

River Dell Elementary is a public school located in Clayton, NC.

River Dell Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

12100 Buffalo Rd, Clayton, NC

Johnston County Schools

4.4

4.3

942 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr Chad Jewitt

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
68%

Reading Proficiency
62%

A-

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

62%

Math Proficiency

68%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

2.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

452:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.1%

Female

46.9%

White

53.6%

Black

20.6%

Hispanic

16.5%

Two or more races

8.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

7/30/2017

The principle, teachers, and other staff members are excellent. I would highly recommend this school to anyone in Johnston County.

5.0 NicheUser

1/24/2015

My son has had a great experience at RDE. He enjoys school and learning every day!

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3.0 other

12/5/2025

River dell really could’ve been better. The teachers lowk did help but they weren’t The best either it puts a pit in my stomach sometimes thinking about it. Teachers give out prizes like they are Mr beast recording a new video for clicks and views

1.0 parent

6/13/2025

My child has been treated differently by teacher .she complained about small things and any time can not handled sent him to office and spent half day or all . About learning without my help at home will not pass to next level . And always came home with strangers words like: bro , chiken legs.........

1.0 parent

11/30/2023

We have dealt with constant bullying with our child for the past 3 years. It’s always brushed off and our child is the one being punished for things other kids do. She’s being bullied both by students and staff. Every year, administrators say they’ll talk to our kid and come up with a plan but it ne...

5.0 parent

5/6/2021

My third child will start there is August. This is such a amazing school. I am sad to see the rank here has dropped over past few years. Not another school around I would want my kids to go to.

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List Price Range

$260K - $1M

Homes For Sale

549

Average Home Value

$392,554

Median Lot Size

19,166 Sq Ft

Average House Size

2,093 Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Star Christian Academy

K to 12th
Private

LIFESPRING ACADEMY

K to 12th
Private

A-

Academy Of Hope

8th to 12th
Private

Greater Cleveland Athletic Association Fields

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area

Legend Park

Clayton Community Center

East Clayton Dog Park

East Clayton Community Park

Municipal Park

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Clayton Civitan Sports Park

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North Carolina Johnston County Clayton 27527

River Dell Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Clayton, NC, in the Clayton neighborhood, and is served by the Johnston County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 942 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. River Dell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $392,554. Discover additional schools in the area, like Star Christian Academy, LIFESPRING ACADEMY, Academy Of Hope, and more. Learn more about what Clayton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near River Dell Elementary School.

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