Wade Hampton High School vs. Riverside High School
Should I attend Wade Hampton High School or Riverside 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
Wade Hampton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,826 students in grades 9-12, Wade Hampton High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 1,810 students in grades 9-12, Riverside High School ranks in the top 5% 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 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,826 students
1,810 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#46 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
96%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
473
497
Grade 10 Students
466
432
Grade 11 Students
459
432
Grade 12 Students
428
449
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
9%
% Hispanic
19%
12%
% Black
19%
10%
% White
56%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%