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#144 of 284 private schools in TN

River Academy

High School · Greeneville, TN

A private high school in Greeneville, TN serving grades 5th – 12th.

Private

404 HOLSTON DR, Greeneville, TN 37743

  • 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,345.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Diversity Index22%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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Enrollment41
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TN

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where River 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,162/100K

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

$52,802

Median home value

$195,400

Median rent

$729/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

76.9%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37743; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White87.8%
Black9.8%
Hispanic2.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Greene Online Academy of LearningEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.5 mi28Compare →
Tennessee Online Public School at GreenevilleEnrollment path unverified7.3K–120.5 mi90Compare →
Greeneville Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–120.6 mi93Compare →
Greeneville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–121.4 mi938Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

River Academy is listed in Greeneville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About River Academy

River Academy is a private high school in Greeneville, TN, serving approximately 41 students in grades 5th-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about River Academy

What grades does River Academy serve?

River Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend River Academy?

River Academy has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at River Academy is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does River Academy rank in TN?

River Academy ranks #144 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is River Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

River Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is River Academy a private school?

Yes, River Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is River Academy a religious school?

River Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
41
Gender Split
71% M / 29% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
207 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Greene County
Area population (ZIP 37743)
23,418
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
47.3
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 37743; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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