Below Average
#2336 of 2,648 schools in NC
Riverside High
High School · Martin County Schools · Williamston, NC
A Martin County Schools high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1260 Godwin Ave, Williamston, NC 27892
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2021)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Riverside High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 30% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* 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 NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Riverside High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,569/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Williamston), 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
$46,892
Median home value
$114,100
Median rent
$720/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27892; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Martin County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Creek HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 265 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Martin County Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside High is listed in Martin County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside High
Riverside High is a public high school in Williamston, NC, part of Martin County Schools, serving approximately 470 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,336 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside High
What grades does Riverside High serve?
Riverside High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Riverside High?
Riverside High has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside High is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside High rank in NC?
Riverside High ranks #2,336 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Riverside High's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Riverside High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Riverside High a charter school?
No, Riverside High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside High a Title I school?
No, Riverside High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside High?
99.4% of students at Riverside High 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
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Martin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (252) 802-3095
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27892)
- 13,387
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 27892; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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