Riverside High School

794 Hammett Bridge Road
Greer, SC 29650
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,810 students in grades 9-12, Riverside High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,810 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in SC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 96% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Riverside High School's student population of 1,810 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,810 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverside High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#46 out of 1095 schools
(Top 5%)
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57%
39%
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 South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
96%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
12%
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Black
10%
32%
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White
64%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in SC.
0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Riverside High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Riverside High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside High School's ranking?
Riverside High School is ranked #46 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Riverside High School often compared to?
Riverside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside High School is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Riverside High School?
1,810 students attend Riverside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Riverside High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
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 Greenville 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,810 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 96% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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