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Rocky Ridge Elementary School vs. Riverchase Elementary School

Should you attend Rocky Ridge Elementary School or Riverchase Elementary 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
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
2876 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35243
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Riverchase Elementary School
1950 Old Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35244
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Rocky Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Riverchase Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Rocky Ridge Elementary School ranked #89 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #186 in 2019 and placing it in the top 20% statewide; it also holds a top 10% ranking for math and reading proficiency and top 20% for science proficiency.
Math proficiency was 60% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 71%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 50% and 54%, exceeding the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined slightly from 593 students in 2021 to 573 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 44%; 32% of students qualified for free lunch in 2023, up from 23% in 2022, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need.
Rocky Ridge Elementary served grades PK through 5 with 541 students and employed 41 teachers in the most recent reporting, maintaining a favorable student–teacher ratio of 13:1, which ranks in the lowest 5% statewide.
The school's graduation rate consistently exceeded the Alabama state average, recording 95% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%; this reflects stable academic outcomes over time for this Birmingham, AL elementary school.
Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverchase Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
541 students
617 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rocky Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverchase Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rocky Ridge Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverchase Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rocky Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverchase Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hoover City School District and the state of Alabama, 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 Riverchase Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hoover City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#89 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
#62 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rocky Ridge Elementary 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 Riverchase Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 10% in AL)
65%
(Top 10% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama 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 Riverchase Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverchase Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverchase Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rocky Ridge Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Riverchase Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
39
Kindergarten Students
90
80
Grade 1 Students
69
94
Grade 2 Students
83
95
Grade 3 Students
84
93
Grade 4 Students
105
104
Grade 5 Students
92
112

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rocky Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Riverchase Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
4%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rocky Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, 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 Riverchase Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rocky Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, 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 Riverchase Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rocky Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, 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 Riverchase Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rocky Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, 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 Riverchase Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, 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%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rocky Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, 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 Riverchase Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rocky Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, 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 Riverchase Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rocky Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, 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 Riverchase Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rocky Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, 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 reduced-price lunch at Riverchase Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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