River Bluff High School
River Bluff High School serves 2,066 students in grades 9-12.
River Bluff High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
River Bluff High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina 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 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
River Bluff High School's student population of 2,066 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,066 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 127 teachers |
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School Rankings
River Bluff High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of River Bluff High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #24 out of 1142 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 9% |
| Black | 9% | 34% |
| White | 76% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.62 |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lexington 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to River Bluff High School is Lexington Technology Center (4.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lexington Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lexington Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lexington Lexington Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 648 students10
0.3 miles
116 Azalea Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-4000 0.3 PK-5 648 - Lexington Lexington Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 947 students10
0.6 miles
702 North Lake Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3700 0.6 6-8 947 - Lexington New Providence Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 639 students10
2.7 miles
1118 Old Cherokee Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3300 2.7 K-5 639 - Lexington Midway Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 867 students10
3.0 miles
180 Midway Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0300 3 K-5 867 - Lexington Red Bank Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 583 students10
3.0 miles
246 Community Drive
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4600 3 PK-5 583
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