River Ridge High School vs. Etowah High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,928 students in grades 9-12, River Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 2,449 students in grades 9-12, Etowah High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,928 students
2,449 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
143 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1014 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1303 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
569
721
Grade 10 Students
480
664
Grade 11 Students
432
565
Grade 12 Students
447
499
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
24%
% Black
6%
10%
% White
64%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%