Riverdale High School

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Riverdale High School ranks 325 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Riverdale High School is a public high school located in Riverdale, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,333 students. The school is part of the Clayton County School District, which is ranked 168 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Riverdale High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia high schools, with a ranking between 305-328 over the past 10 years and a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverdale High School has seen a steady improvement in its 4-year graduation rate, increasing from 80.7% in 2017-2018 to 89.0% in 2021-2022. However, this is still below the state average. The school's test scores on the Georgia Milestones Assessments are significantly lower than the state averages across all subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 19.1% to 29.3%, while the state averages range from 35.8% to 47.6%. Riverdale High School also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 90.55% to 92.98% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Riverdale High School to the other high schools in the Clayton County School District, it becomes clear that the district as a whole is struggling, with all of the nearby schools performing similarly low on key metrics. The only exception is the Elite Scholars Academy School, a high-performing charter school within the district that has significantly higher test scores, a 100% graduation rate, and a top 5-10 ranking among Georgia high schools. This suggests that there is potential for high academic achievement within the district, but Riverdale High School and the majority of the district's schools are not meeting that standard.

Detail:

Public 9-12

160 Roberts Dr
Riverdale, GA 30274

(770) 473-2905

District: Clayton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
325^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,009

Feeder schools for Riverdale High School:

Elementary:	Callaway Elementary School
	Church Street Elementary School
	Lake Ridge Elementary School
	Pointe South Elementary School
Middle:	Kendrick Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 1,299

Racial breakdown:

African American:

73.0%

Hispanic:

21.5%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverdale High School ranks worse than 71% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 5^th among 12 ranked high schools in the Clayton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.38. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Riverdale High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (73%), Hispanic (21.5%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverdale High School is 17.7. 6 high schools in the Clayton County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Riverdale High School employs 73 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverdale High School is $8,009, which is the 4^th highest among 12 high schools in the Clayton County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Riverdale High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Riverdale High School 325^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Riverdale High School in the ranking list.)

Clayton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton County 168^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverdale High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	20.41	296^th	335	11.6%
2007	16.79	322^nd	358	10.1%
2008	25.94	309^th	370	16.5%
2009	20.59	334^th	372	10.2%
2010	30.29	308^th	384	19.8%
2011	29.03	330^th	402	17.9%
2012	25.36	328^th	396	17.2%
2013	30.81	325^th	425	23.5%
2014	27.14	349^th	425	17.9%
2015	31.59	286^th	435	34.3%
2016	32.76	257^th	426	39.7%
2017	25.26	304^th	420	27.6%
2018	27.42	305^th	428	28.7%
2019	24.25	323^rd	438	26.3%
2021	20.28	328^th	410	20.0%
2022	22.08	322^nd	429	24.9%
2023	26.96	305^th	442	31.0%
2024	25.38	325^th	458	29.0%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverdale High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1528	1528
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1735	1735
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1391	1391
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1357	1357
1994	609	536	102	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	1284
1995	499	803	104	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	1443
1996	499	803	104	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	1443
1997	421	910	109	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	1483
1998	318	907	115	44	1	n/a	n/a	0	1385
1999	262	1013	121	37	3	n/a	n/a	0	1436
2000	198	1097	101	50	4	n/a	n/a	0	1450
2001	157	1298	109	53	2	n/a	n/a	0	1619
2002	86	1497	114	59	3	n/a	n/a	0	1759
2003	86	1497	114	59	3	n/a	n/a	0	1759
2004	78	1606	96	74	3	n/a	n/a	0	1857
2005	53	1582	82	77	1	n/a	n/a	36	1831
2006	42	1687	78	85	0	n/a	n/a	41	1933
2007	36	1691	94	94	0	n/a	n/a	46	1961
2008	33	1714	96	112	0	n/a	n/a	45	2000
2009	31	1418	92	110	1	n/a	n/a	38	1690
2010	26	1228	85	142	0	0	40	0	1521
2011	23	1124	78	148	1	0	42	0	1416
2012	10	1006	65	123	2	0	31	0	1237
2013	13	1061	55	145	3	1	25	0	1303
2014	13	1141	54	164	2	0	19	0	1393
2015	15	1137	46	176	1	0	17	0	1392
2016	9	1094	36	184	1	0	18	0	1342
2017	8	1061	43	185	2	0	21	0	1320
2018	6	1004	43	191	2	0	17	0	1263
2019	8	960	43	181	0	0	14	0	1206
2020	12	1023	44	200	1	0	12	0	1292
2021	12	1018	44	233	1	0	17	0	1325
2022	15	1095	51	252	2	0	20	0	1435
2023	17	974	30	288	5	1	18	0	1333
2024	14	948	25	279	4	1	28	0	1299

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverdale High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1528	97.0	15.7	2.4
1991	1735	105.0	16.5	5.1
1992	1391	104.0	13.3	10
1993	1357	75.0	18.1	13.1
1994	1284	83.0	15.5	17.6
1995	1443	80.0	18.0	22.5
1996	1443	80.0	18.0	22.5
1997	1483	77.0	19.3	30.3
1998	1385	85.0	16.3	34.6
1999	1436	86.8	16.5	39.1
2000	1450	91.3	15.9	40
2001	1619	82.0	19.7	42.1
2002	1759	93.9	18.7	50.5
2003	1759	93.9	18.7	50.5
2004	1857	104.4	17.8	56.7
2005	1831	105.8	17.3	59.9
2006	1933	104.7	18.5	70.4
2007	1961	100.7	19.5	71.5
2008	2000	105.9	18.9	71.2
2009	1690	108.2	15.6	73
2010	1521	95.0	16.0	75.9
2011	1416	83.7	16.9	81.4
2012	1237	82.9	14.9	81.3
2013	1303	71.5	18.2	83
2014	1393	68.8	20.2	99.8
2015	1392	69.0	20.1	95.5
2016	1342	58.0	23.1	99.5
2017	1320	66.0	20.0	99.5
2018	1263	71.0	17.7	99.5
2019	1206	63.0	19.1	93
2020	1292	68.0	19.0	93
2021	1325	68.3	19.3	93
2022	1435	65.3	21.9	n/a
2023	1333	74.3	17.9	90.5
2024	1299	73.0	17.7	83.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverdale High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1528	97.0	15.7	2.4
1991	1735	105.0	16.5	5.1
1992	1391	104.0	13.3	10
1993	1357	75.0	18.1	13.1
1994	1284	83.0	15.5	17.6
1995	1443	80.0	18.0	22.5
1996	1443	80.0	18.0	22.5
1997	1483	77.0	19.3	30.3
1998	1385	85.0	16.3	34.6
1999	1436	86.8	16.5	39.1
2000	1450	91.3	15.9	40
2001	1619	82.0	19.7	42.1
2002	1759	93.9	18.7	50.5
2003	1759	93.9	18.7	50.5
2004	1857	104.4	17.8	56.7
2005	1831	105.8	17.3	59.9
2006	1933	104.7	18.5	70.4
2007	1961	100.7	19.5	71.5
2008	2000	105.9	18.9	71.2
2009	1690	108.2	15.6	73
2010	1521	95.0	16.0	75.9
2011	1416	83.7	16.9	81.4
2012	1237	82.9	14.9	81.3
2013	1303	71.5	18.2	83
2014	1393	68.8	20.2	99.8
2015	1392	69.0	20.1	95.5
2016	1342	58.0	23.1	99.5
2017	1320	66.0	20.0	99.5
2018	1263	71.0	17.7	99.5
2019	1206	63.0	19.1	93
2020	1292	68.0	19.0	93
2021	1325	68.3	19.3	93
2022	1435	65.3	21.9	n/a
2023	1333	74.3	17.9	90.5
2024	1299	73.0	17.7	83.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverdale High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$481 (5.9%)	$7,650 (94.1%)	$8,131
2018	$620 (7.2%)	$8,013 (92.8%)	$8,633
2019	$527 (6.6%)	$7,482 (93.4%)	$8,009

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverdale High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 323^rd of 438 High schools	Ranks 305^th of 442 High schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Riverdale High School)	32	24.6	7.4%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Clayton County)	29.4	21.8	7.6%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Riverdale High School)	9.4	19.1	9.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Clayton County)	18.3	15.1	3.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Riverdale High School)	27.7	26.1	1.6%
End of Course Biology (Clayton County)	28.6	23.3	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Riverdale High School)	33.3	29.3	4%
End of Course United States History (Clayton County)	32.4	23.5	8.9%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1206	1333	10.5%
African American	960	974	1.5%
American Indian	0	5
Asian	43	30	30.2%
Hispanic	181	288	59.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	8	17	112.5%
Two or More Races	14	18	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93%	90.5%	2.4%

Schools Near Riverdale High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverdale High School	Public	9-12	160 Roberts Dr	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2905	1,299	73	17.7	83.4%	14 (1.1%)	948 (73.0%)	279 (21.5%)	25 (1.9%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.2%)	25.4	325^th of 458 public high schools	29.0%		27	305^th of 442 public high schools	31.0%	20	26.3	29.0	22.4	27.8								$8,009	$527	$7,482
Charles R. Drew High School	Public	9-12	6237 Garden Walk Blvd	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2700	1,665	96	17.3	90.7%	18 (1.1%)	972 (58.4%)	591 (35.5%)	40 (2.4%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (2.5%)	21.4	349^th of 458 public high schools	23.8%		19.4	351^st of 442 public high schools	20.6%	2	20.8	17.9	22.7	29.1								$7,558	$621	$6,937
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for	Public	6-12	137 Spring St	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 515-7601	1,064	61	17.4	86.7%	17 (1.6%)	677 (63.6%)	327 (30.7%)	17 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.3%)	5.3	445^th of 458 public high schools	2.8%		6.2	431^st of 442 public high schools	2.5%	14	6.9	3.0	3.8	1.3								$5,897	$339	$5,558
Jonesboro High School	Public	9-12	7728 Mount Zion Blvd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2855	1,488	84	17.6	73.4%	47 (3.2%)	1,031 (69.3%)	325 (21.8%)	37 (2.5%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (2.9%)	25.8	323^rd of 458 public high schools	29.5%		19.8	348^th of 442 public high schools	21.3%	25	19.9	19.7	36.7	17.9								$7,633	$488	$7,145
North Clayton High School	Public	9-12	1525 Norman Dr	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 994-4035	1,174	61	19.2	90.7%	3 (0.3%)	975 (83.0%)	134 (11.4%)	33 (2.8%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.1%)	23.6	335^th of 458 public high schools	26.9%		12.7	395^th of 442 public high schools	10.6%	60	17.7	9.3	28.8	34.5								$7,145	$534	$6,611
Forest Park High School	Public	9-12	5452 Phillips Dr	Forest Park	30297	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 362-3890	1,684	96	17.5	76.2%	41 (2.4%)	636 (37.8%)	879 (52.2%)	85 (5.0%)	6 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (2.2%)	24.2	328^th of 458 public high schools	28.4%		22.1	329^th of 442 public high schools	25.6%	1	27.7	22.9	25.5	20.2								$7,557	$570	$6,987
Elite Scholars Academy School	Public	6-12	7923 Fielder Rd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 472-2823	726	39	18.6	36.9%	8 (1.1%)	472 (65.0%)	115 (15.8%)	100 (13.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (3.9%)	95.9	5^th of 458 public high schools	98.9%		95.6	4^th of 442 public high schools	99.1%	1	89.1	93.8	92.1		96.5	95.8	98.2	93.9	88.1	96.5	94.7	$8,032	$321	$7,711
Mundy's Mill High School	Public	9-12	9652 Fayetteville Rd	Jonesboro	30238	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 817-3000	1,618	89	18.1	79.1%	18 (1.1%)	1,279 (79.0%)	257 (15.9%)	23 (1.4%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	34 (2.1%)	28.7	302^nd of 458 public high schools	34.1%		31	284^th of 442 public high schools	35.7%	18	24.9	13.8	23.9	45.6								$7,486	$573	$6,913
Mount Zion High School	Public	9-12	2535 Mount Zion Pkwy	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2940	1,174	69	17.0	71.3%	16 (1.4%)	779 (66.4%)	319 (27.2%)	28 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.6%)	19.4	367^th of 458 public high schools	19.9%		16.2	369^th of 442 public high schools	16.5%	2	20.6	18.1	21.8	23.3								$8,082	$675	$7,407
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts	Public	9-12	2580 Mount Zion Pkwy	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2785	468	35	13.3	45.3%	8 (1.7%)	350 (74.8%)	75 (16.0%)	18 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	87.4	30^th of 458 public high schools	93.4%		82.8	36^th of 442 public high schools	91.9%	6	69.7	88.5	60.6	69.2								$8,570	$327	$8,243

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverdale High School

Is Riverdale High School a good school?

Riverdale High School ranks 325^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Riverdale High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,299 students attended Riverdale High School.

What district is Riverdale High School in?

Clayton County

What is the racial makeup of Riverdale High School?

Students at Riverdale High School are 73% African American, 21% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% White.

What schools feed into Riverdale High School?

Riverdale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Callaway Elementary School
Elementary : Church Street Elementary School
Elementary : Lake Ridge Elementary School
Elementary : Pointe South Elementary School
Middle : Kendrick Middle School

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