Riverside High School is a senior high school in Avon, Mississippi. It is a part of the Western Line School District. It serves Elementary through High School.
Serving 363 students in grades 7-12, Riverside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Riverside High School's student population of 363 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Riverside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
39%
47%
White
55%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside High School's ranking?
Riverside High School is ranked #441 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Riverside High School often compared to?
Riverside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yazoo County High School, Simmons High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Riverside High School?
363 students attend Riverside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Riverside High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside High School offer ?
Riverside High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside High School part of?
Riverside High School is part of Western Line School District.
School Reviews
5 12/8/2021
Best school ever I am still going to riverside high and plan on graduating from here.
2 11/11/2011
i think as parent of a student at riverside that it should have a dance group and band... when i awas in school we had band and dance. and thats what i want my daughter to do... they should also have art starting at 7th grade... and i dont really like the uniforms because people still get picjed on about what brain cloths they have... alot of stidents talk about people if they dont have areopastle or american eagle cloths... my child has came home crying before, because of this reason... but this school does have a good teaching facility...
5 2/1/2010
D. I absolutely love this school, it's a great curriculum, and i look forward to enlisting my children. I have heard a lot about this school, mostly great words. I heard that it's a positive school and has great teachers and staff that work well in these facilities with the stufdents!
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