Excellent
#43 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 4% in state
River Ridge Academy
Elementary School · Beaufort 01 · Bluffton, SC
A Beaufort 01 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
3050 River Ridge Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Ridge Academy score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 61% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where River Ridge Academy 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 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated947/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bluffton), 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
$96,122
Median home value
$420,200
Median rent
$1,848/mo
College educated
46.4%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29910; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pritchardville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 939 | Compare → |
| Bluffton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| Okatie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Red Cedar ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 643 | 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.
Beaufort 01
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #5 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Ridge Academy is listed in Beaufort 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Ridge Academy
River Ridge Academy is a public elementary school in Bluffton, SC, part of Beaufort 01, serving approximately 1,138 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Ridge Academy
What grades does River Ridge Academy serve?
River Ridge Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend River Ridge Academy?
River Ridge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Ridge Academy rank in SC?
River Ridge Academy ranks #43 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is River Ridge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
River Ridge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Ridge Academy has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is River Ridge Academy a charter school?
No, River Ridge Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Ridge Academy a Title I school?
No, River Ridge Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Ridge Academy?
42.1% of students at River Ridge Academy 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Beaufort County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (843) 836-4600
- Area population (ZIP 29910)
- 50,173
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 29910; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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