Excellent
#143 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 12% in state
River Bluff High
High School · Lexington 01 · Lexington, SC
A Lexington 01 high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
320 Corley Mill Road, Lexington, SC 29072
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at River Bluff High score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2019, reaching 83% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where River Bluff 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,688/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), 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
$103,415
Median home value
$304,200
Median rent
$1,317/mo
College educated
47.9%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Ben Lippen SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 964 | Compare → |
| Gray Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 6–12 | 1.6 mi | 869 | Compare → |
| Sc Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 5,955 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lexington 01
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #6 of 30
- District spending per student
- $13,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Bluff High is listed in Lexington 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Bluff High
River Bluff High is a public high school in Lexington, SC, part of Lexington 01, serving approximately 2,160 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Bluff High
What grades does River Bluff High serve?
River Bluff High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend River Bluff High?
River Bluff High has an enrollment of approximately 2,160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Bluff High?
The student-teacher ratio at River Bluff High is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Bluff High rank in SC?
River Bluff High ranks #143 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is River Bluff High's MySchoolScout rating?
River Bluff High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Bluff High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Bluff High has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is River Bluff High a charter school?
No, River Bluff High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Bluff High a Title I school?
No, River Bluff High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Bluff High?
26.2% of students at River Bluff 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
- 2,160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 139
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lexington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (803) 821-0700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29072)
- 68,389
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 29072; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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