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#674 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 30% in state

River Ridge High School

High School · Cherokee County · Woodstock, GA

A Cherokee County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, GA 30188

  • Math 63% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.91 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.2 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation26.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$13,292
Chronic Absenteeism13.4%

Students at River Ridge High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency63%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 32 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where River Ridge High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,083/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woodstock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,395

Median home value

$389,100

Median rent

$1,736/mo

College educated

46.7%

Homeownership

79.9%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30188; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
26.6% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
10 boys'·12 girls'·36 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The King's AcademyPrivate · tuition3.5privatePK–120.4 mi1,025Compare →
Cherokee Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–120.6 mi319Compare →
Lyndon AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–122.3 mi193Compare →
Woodstock High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–123.6 mi2,002Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cherokee County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#18 of 37
District spending per student
$13,292NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

River Ridge High School is listed in Cherokee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About River Ridge High School

River Ridge High School is a public high school in Woodstock, GA, part of Cherokee County, serving approximately 1,956 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #674 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about River Ridge High School

What grades does River Ridge High School serve?

River Ridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend River Ridge High School?

River Ridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,956 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge High School?

The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does River Ridge High School rank in GA?

River Ridge High School ranks #674 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is River Ridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?

River Ridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at River Ridge High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, River Ridge High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is River Ridge High School a charter school?

No, River Ridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is River Ridge High School a Title I school?

No, River Ridge High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Ridge High School?

28.5% of students at River Ridge High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,956
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
114
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cherokee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.4%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 30188)
65,980
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
39.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30188; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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