Riverwood Middle

204 Athletic Club Boulevard

School District

Johnston County
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on March 27, 2024

Terrible school some teachers will make fun of you. I go here and it isn't very good. Most students don't care about anyone.
Submitted by student on February 01, 2024

I would recommend going to this school, it is mostly safe! Just except for the bathrooms!
Submitted by parent on December 05, 2023

This school is horrible, the bullying is extreme and they don't do anything about it, I’ve had meetings and nothing has been done. But even worse, teachers humiliate the students and the staff cover each other’s heads. There is also zero communication with the teachers when an academic situation is happening. Would not recommend to have your kids attend this school.
Submitted by student on November 29, 2022

i've been going to this school for 2 years im in 7th grade and i've been bullied and accused for stuff that never happened and the school has been on the new 2 time once because of a kid threatening a girl and a girl getting bullied for her skin thats just messed up i dont recommend this school
Submitted by student on November 21, 2022

This School Sucks, I Go Here And Not Even 3 Days Into The School Year, There Was Racism, Sexism And Kids Were Being Bullied, Please Don't Let Kids Go, Me And The Other Kids Here Are Being Bullied. Don't Let Your Child Come 100 Feet From This School
Submitted by student on September 21, 2022

There is a lot of bullying and some illegal drugs scattered around this school and the neighborhood around the school is going to the dumps.
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2022

The cafeteria is excellent and the manger does an outstanding job. The kitchen constantly gets a score of 100 from the health inspector. She provides a safe and healthy environment for the students and staff.
Submitted by parent on July 23, 2022

this school is trash and racist and there is alot of bullying in the school
Submitted by other on March 23, 2022

wouldnt recommend your kids to go to this school
Submitted by other on March 08, 2022

ben? no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2022

love the school have not had that many problems but the only bad thing is the food that's about it
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2019

We have encountered many caring and effective teachers.
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2019

Very negative. This is the second year my child as attended the school and I sincerely wish I'd changed schools last year. I'm just grateful they'll be at the high school next year.
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2019

Horrible. As long as Jamie Stoke is principal, avoid this school. Avoid Kristen Williams also. Ineffective leadership, lack of transparency, horrible educational standards and complete lack of professionalism from staff.
Submitted by parent on January 12, 2019

One complaint sent in about a teacher was not responded to for months.
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2018

This school is awful. They get good ratings based on some good test scores and probably not many suspensions, but the education is far from rigorous, bullying is ignored, and my special ed kid might as well stay home. MANY parents have already pulled their Sped kids to homeschool because this place is so bad.
Submitted by student on January 08, 2016

If you want your kid to be in band, this is not the school for you. Once the previous band teacher left ( Ms. Weaver) the new band teacher could not teach any of the students. The 8th grade band is playing on a 6th grade level. When Ms. Weaver was there, the now 8th grade band was playing on a 7th and 8th grade level. Once again, if your child is a musician, do not send him/her to this school.Ms. Weaver, you will be missed.
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2014

I think River wood is a good school, but if the teachers would communicate with the parent it would be better. My only issue in that the Teachers are not will to partner with the parent who really want their children to learn. Mrs. Evan the 6th principal is awesome, but I cant say that about her Six grade teachers. I'm not trying to be negative I'm just speaking from my own experience. In anything, there always room for improvement..
Submitted by other on March 04, 2014

I went to Riverwood a few years ago; I'm in high school now. It's sort of gotten stricter and stricter as the years have gone on. When I was there, I didn't have much choice of electives and took gym every year, while some of my friends didn't take gym until high school because of band. Even now, things have gotten stricter. They were really serious about food and drink in the classroom because my seventh grade year, some kids were drinking vodka in their water bottles. It was kind of odd, putting all the kids who lived in the Riverwood neighborhoods and the outskirted kids together in this kind of mixture. I haven't seen my friends who I went to middle school with because of the way the districts divided. It's all very odd. Regardless, it wasn't that bad, but it wasn't that great either.
Submitted by parent on December 11, 2013

My son is a 7th grade student at Riverwood and things have been very smooth since he started in 6th grade. Good communication and action from the administration for the few minor problems we have had. Very responsive action from teachers about any of my concerns. The parent portal allows me to access my son's grades and to look over assignments and is very helpful. Good communication as far as notices being sent home. I do not know why a few other people gave bad reviews and talked about not knowing how much lunches are. The school sends a packet home which explains EVERYTHING and phone calls go out to all parents at least twice per week about upcoming events and anything that parents should be aware of. I have never heard that bullying is an issue (not saying that is doesn't happen) and my son has not experienced or told me anything that has happened regarding fights or bullying so we don't have concerns about that. The only problem that I have is that the school can be too strict at times. Otherwise, it is a great school.