Blue Ridge High School vs. Riverside High School
Should I attend Blue Ridge High School or Riverside High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Blue Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,040 students in grades 9-12, Blue Ridge High School ranks in the top 20% 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 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,040 students
1,810 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#46 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
96%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
330
497
Grade 10 Students
263
432
Grade 11 Students
250
432
Grade 12 Students
197
449
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
86%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%