Greer Middle School vs. Riverside Middle School
Should I attend Greer Middle School or Riverside Middle 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
Greer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Riverside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,074 students in grades 6-8, Greer Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 1,123 students in grades 6-8, Riverside Middle 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 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,074 students
1,123 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#793 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#187 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
325
336
Grade 7 Students
375
375
Grade 8 Students
374
412
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
27%
12%
% Black
20%
12%
% White
48%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%