Eastside High School vs. Riverside High School
Should I attend Eastside 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
Eastside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
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 1,559 students in grades 9-12, Eastside High School ranks in the top 10% 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 87% (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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
1,559 students
1,810 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#71 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#46 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
96%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
439
497
Grade 10 Students
397
432
Grade 11 Students
385
432
Grade 12 Students
338
449
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
9%
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
15%
10%
% White
61%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%