River Ridge High School
Tel:
(770) 721-6500
River Ridge High School serves 1,846 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
River Ridge High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
River Ridge High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
River Ridge High School's student population of 1,846 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,846 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 99 teachers |
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School Comparison
River Ridge High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of River Ridge High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #358 out of 2188 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 15% |
| Black | 9% | 37% |
| White | 65% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 91% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherokee County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to River Ridge High School is Kell High School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Mill Creek Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Woodstock Mill Creek Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,413 student
0.2 miles
442 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-6400 0.2 6-8 1,413 - Woodstock Johnston Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 619 students
1.3 miles
2031 E Cherokee Dr
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-8461 1.3 PK-5 619 - Woodstock Little River Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1,361 student
1.4 miles
3170 Trickum Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-5940 1.4 PK-5 1,361 - Woodstock Arnold Mill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 809 students
2.5 miles
710 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 592-3510 2.5 PK-5 809 - Woodstock Woodstock Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1,180 student
2.5 miles
230 Rope Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 926-6969 2.5 PK-5 1,180
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