Riverside High School

4250 Highway 641 South
Decaturville, TN 38329
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 458 students in grades 9-12, Riverside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Riverside High School's student population of 458 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverside High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TN)
#746 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
6%
13%
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Black
3%
21%
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White
90%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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≥95%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside High School's ranking?
Riverside High School is ranked #746 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Riverside High School often compared to?
Riverside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Decatur County Middle School, Lewis Co High School, Perry County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Riverside High School?
458 students attend Riverside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Riverside High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Riverside High School offer ?
Riverside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside High School part of?
Riverside High School is part of Decatur County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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