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Rock Ridge Elementary School vs. Meadow Lane Elementary School

Should you attend Rock Ridge Elementary School or Meadow Lane Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rock Ridge Elementary School
6605 Rock Ridge School Rd
Wilson, NC 27893
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Meadow Lane Elementary School
3500 E Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27534
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Rock Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Meadow Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rock Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Meadow Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-4
Total Students
449 students
713 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rock Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meadow Lane Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rock Ridge Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meadow Lane Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rock Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meadow Lane Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rock Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wilson County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Lane Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayne County School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#128 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
#775 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rock Ridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meadow Lane Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
89%
(Top 5% in NC)
61%
(Top 50% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wilson County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadow Lane Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
74%
(Top 10% in NC)
57%
(Top 30% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wilson County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadow Lane Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 5% in NC)
<50%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wilson County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadow Lane Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rock Ridge Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Meadow Lane Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
48
Kindergarten Students
71
152
Grade 1 Students
82
137
Grade 2 Students
83
135
Grade 3 Students
63
106
Grade 4 Students
73
135
Grade 5 Students
77
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Meadow Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wayne County School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rock Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wilson County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meadow Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayne County School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rock Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wilson County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meadow Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayne County School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rock Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wilson County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meadow Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayne County School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
53%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rock Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wilson County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meadow Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayne County School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rock Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wilson County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meadow Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayne County School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rock Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wilson County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meadow Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayne County School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rock Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wilson County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meadow Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayne County School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rock Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wilson County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meadow Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayne County School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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