Overview

River Bend Elementary is a public school in Raleigh, NC, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 121 elementary schools in Wake County School District.
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School Rating

River Bend Elementary is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
4/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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3.3
19 Reviews
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Neighborhood

6710 Perry Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
School leader: MR GARY MAJOR
(919) 431-8010
(919) 431-8047
School leader email
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