For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,964 students in Riverdale, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Riverdale, GA are Riverdale High School and Charles R. Drew High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Riverdale, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverdale High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Riverdale, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Roberts Dr
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2905
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,299 students
Rank: #22.
Charles R. Drew High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6237 Garden Walk Blvd
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2700
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,665 students
Riverdale, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8009 Carlton Rd
Riverdale, GA 30296
(770) 909-6697
Riverdale, GA 30296
(770) 909-6697
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Riverdale, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Riverdale, GA include Riverdale High School and Charles R. Drew High School.
How many public high schools are located in Riverdale?
2 public high schools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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