Massaponax High School vs. Riverbend High School
Should I attend Massaponax High School or Riverbend 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
Massaponax High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Riverbend High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,703 students in grades 9-12, Massaponax High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,919 students in grades 9-12, Riverbend High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,703 students
1,919 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
115 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#504 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#359 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
87%
Graduation Rate
85%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
475
499
Grade 10 Students
423
475
Grade 11 Students
378
468
Grade 12 Students
427
477
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
21%
16%
% Black
26%
15%
% White
44%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%