Ridge View High School vs. Spring Valley High School
Should I attend Ridge View High School or Spring Valley 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
Ridge View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Spring Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,693 students in grades 9-12, Ridge View High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 2,158 students in grades 9-12, Spring Valley 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 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (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 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,693 students
2,158 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
122 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#260 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#84 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
92%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
507
655
Grade 10 Students
415
510
Grade 11 Students
416
536
Grade 12 Students
355
457
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
79%
49%
% White
8%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%