J. L. Mann High Academy vs. Riverside High School
Should I attend J. L. Mann High Academy 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
J. L. Mann High Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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 2,033 students in grades 9-12, J. L. Mann High Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority 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
2,033 students
1,810 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#102 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)
52%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
96%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
629
497
Grade 10 Students
538
432
Grade 11 Students
449
432
Grade 12 Students
417
449
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
9%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
29%
10%
% White
49%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
