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Massaponax High School vs. Riverbend High School

Should you attend Massaponax High School or Riverbend High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Massaponax High School
8201 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Riverbend High School
12301 Spotswood Furnace Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Massaponax High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Riverbend High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,702 students in grades 9-12, Massaponax High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,950 students in grades 9-12, Riverbend High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,702 students
1,950 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Massaponax High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverbend High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Massaponax High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverbend High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
146 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Massaponax High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverbend High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Massaponax High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spotsylvania County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riverbend High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spotsylvania County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#820 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#911 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Massaponax High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riverbend High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Massaponax High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverbend High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
84%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
87%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Massaponax High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverbend High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
63%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
83%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
89%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Massaponax High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Riverbend High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Massaponax High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Riverbend High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
425
490
Grade 10 Students
465
510
Grade 11 Students
379
478
Grade 12 Students
433
472

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Massaponax High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Riverbend High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Massaponax High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riverbend High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
28%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Massaponax High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Riverbend High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
37%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Massaponax High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riverbend High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Massaponax High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Riverbend High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Massaponax High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riverbend High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Massaponax High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riverbend High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Massaponax High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Riverbend High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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