South River High School is a public high school located in Edgewater, Maryland, United States, a suburb of the state capital, Annapolis. It lies directly next to Central Middle School. It was built in 1978 due to overcrowding at Arundel High School and Southern High School.
Serving 1,680 students in grades 9-12, South River High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,680 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: South River High serves the southern part of Edgewater, MD, covering an area of approximately 61.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles from the school's location to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 9.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
South River High School's student population of 1,680 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,680 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
School Rankings
South River High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South River High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
School Mascot
Osprey, Seahawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South River High School's ranking?
South River High School is ranked #152 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are South River High School often compared to?
South River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broadneck High School, Severna Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of South River High School?
The graduation rate of South River High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend South River High School?
1,680 students attend South River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of South River High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South River High School?
South River High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does South River High School offer ?
South River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South River High School part of?
South River High School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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