Riverdale High School vs. Blackman High School
Should I attend Riverdale High School or Blackman 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
Riverdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Blackman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,814 students in grades 9-12, Riverdale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,998 students in grades 9-12, Blackman High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee 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 Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,814 students
1,998 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
118 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#940 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#663 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Graduation Rate
93%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
475
521
Grade 10 Students
460
531
Grade 11 Students
425
469
Grade 12 Students
454
477
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
12%
% Black
23%
21%
% White
51%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%