Below Average
#2992 of 3,441 schools in OH
River Valley High School
High School · Gallia County Local · Bidwell, OH
A Gallia County Local high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8785 State Route 160, Bidwell, OH 45614
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at River Valley High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH 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 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where River Valley 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average377/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,418
Median home value
$121,500
Median rent
$497/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Gallia County Local
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gallia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 148 | Compare → |
| Southern Ohio Digital AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 5–12 | Not available | 58 | 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.
Gallia County Local
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,027NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Valley High School is listed in Gallia County Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Valley High School
River Valley High School is a public high school in Bidwell, OH, part of Gallia County Local, serving approximately 402 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,992 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Valley High School
What grades does River Valley High School serve?
River Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend River Valley High School?
River Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley High School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Valley High School rank in OH?
River Valley High School ranks #2,992 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is River Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
River Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Valley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Valley High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is River Valley High School a charter school?
No, River Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Valley High School a Title I school?
No, River Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gallia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (740) 446-2926
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 45614)
- 5,585
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 45614; 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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