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#272 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 23% in state

Riverside High

High School · Greenville 01 · Greer, SC

A Greenville 01 high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

794 Hammett Bridge Road, Greer, SC 29650

  • Math 77% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 95% proficient (2022)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency95% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency86% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+19.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation24.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$12,375
Chronic Absenteeism19.7%

Students at Riverside High score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency95%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 86% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
96%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
96%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
95%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

34.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,078/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greer), 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

$91,640

Median home value

$332,300

Median rent

$1,344/mo

College educated

51.3%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
24.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
11 boys'·10 girls'·35 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
Eastside HighEnrollment path unverified7.49–122.6 mi1,528Compare →
First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon ForestPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–124.2 mi398Compare →
Greer Middle College Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified9.49–124.9 mi527Compare →
Greenville Senior High AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.49–12Not available1,791Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

Greenville 01

Schools in district
93
Rank in district
#21 of 88
District spending per student
$12,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverside High is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverside High

Riverside High is a public high school in Greer, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 1,816 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 1,816 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside High?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverside High is 19.5:1. 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 SC?

Riverside High ranks #272 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Riverside High's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverside High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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?

34.5% 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
1,816
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
93
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Greenville County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.7%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 29650)
41,272
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
39.2
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 29650; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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