Riverside High School

Summary:

Riverside High School is a public high school located in Avon, Mississippi, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 372 students. The school is part of the Western Line School District, which is ranked 105 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside High School has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with 59.41% White, 33.33% African American, and smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and two or more races students. However, the school's test scores, as measured by the MAAP assessments, are generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 7th and 8th grades are significantly below the state and district averages. Riverside High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 45th out of 236 Mississippi high schools in 2013-2014 (4-star rating) to 172nd out of 228 in 2023-2024 (1-star rating), indicating a decline in the school's performance relative to other high schools in the state.

Riverside High School has consistently had a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population. When comparing Riverside High School to the nearby schools within the same district (O'Bannon High School) and other districts (Leland High School, Greenville High School, and Simmons High School), the nearby schools have student populations that are predominantly African American, ranging from 93.57% to 99.31%, and their test scores are generally lower than the state averages, similar to the pattern observed at Riverside High School.

Detail:

Public 7-12

939 Riverside Road
Avon, MS 38723

(662) 335-4527

District: Western Line School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
172^nd of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,112

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 363

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.8%

African American:

39.1%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverside High School ranks worse than 76.1% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.22. (See more...)

Compare Details Riverside High School ranks worse than 75.4% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.03. (See more...)

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

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.8%), African American (39.1%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside High School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Riverside High School employs 25.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside High School is $14,112.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside High School 201^st of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Riverside High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside High School 172^nd of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Riverside High School in the ranking list.)

Western Line School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Line School District 105^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverside High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	46.23	146^th	244	40.2%
2009	40.77	158^th	247	36.0%
2010	36.62	176^th	255	31.0%
2011	22.90	233^rd	264	11.7%
2012	42.77	161^st	270	40.4%
2013	53.29	132^nd	269	50.9%
2014	63.13	95^th	264	64.0%
2015	40.41	152^nd	266	42.9%
2016	46.17	141^st	260	45.8%
2017	28.02	192^nd	272	29.4%
2018	27.25	184^th	252	27.0%
2019	26.38	195^th	264	26.1%
2021	54.18	116^th	257	54.9%
2022	42.61	142^nd	257	44.7%
2023	25.53	176^th	243	27.6%
2024	24.22	201^st	264	23.9%

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

Rank History for Riverside High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	27.44	192^nd	232	17.2%
2005	64.17	81^st	232	65.1%
2006	56.56	112^th	232	51.7%
2007	53.32	119^th	232	48.7%
2008	63.76	89^th	235	62.1%
2009	61.91	91^st	235	61.3%
2010	48.87	129^th	235	45.1%
2011	38.68	159^th	244	34.8%
2012	39.02	155^th	241	35.7%
2013	50.85	118^th	238	50.4%
2014	71.21	45^th	236	80.9%
2015	23.88	166^th	226	26.5%
2016	48.16	121^st	231	47.6%
2017	60.43	85^th	237	64.1%
2018	53.11	113^th	233	51.5%
2019	42.14	134^th	233	42.5%
2021	37.97	138^th	231	40.3%
2022	40.92	147^th	228	35.5%
2023	19.13	186^th	226	17.7%
2024	25.03	172^nd	228	24.6%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverside High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	373	149	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	531
2000	395	147	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	553
2001	404	117	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	532
2002	363	122	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	497
2003	363	122	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	497
2004	370	116	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	502
2005	393	131	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	539
2006	401	151	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	564
2007	398	151	3	16	0	n/a	n/a	568
2008	369	148	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	532
2009	348	128	1	14	0	0	0	491
2010	323	117	0	10	0	0	0	450
2011	316	112	0	10	0	0	0	438
2012	294	111	0	13	0	0	0	418
2013	269	104	1	12	0	0	0	386
2014	275	99	2	13	0	0	0	389
2015	271	103	0	16	0	0	0	390
2016	269	102	0	12	0	0	1	384
2017	283	100	0	9	0	0	1	393
2018	287	105	0	11	1	0	1	405
2019	286	108	0	10	0	0	2	406
2020	282	103	0	17	0	0	1	403
2021	255	112	2	17	0	0	0	386
2022	234	109	2	13	0	0	7	365
2023	221	124	2	17	0	0	8	372
2024	199	142	1	15	0	0	6	363

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 Riverside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	531	30.6	17.4	79.7
2000	553	32.6	17.0	79.7
2001	532	34.1	15.6	80.5
2002	497	33.2	15.0	82.1
2003	497	33.2	15.0	82.1
2004	502	33.6	14.9	95.8
2005	539	24.8	21.7	82
2006	564	28.3	19.9	74.6
2007	568	29.7	19.1	76.4
2008	532	35.6	14.9	74.8
2009	491	34.6	14.2	75.4
2010	450	32.8	13.6	72.2
2011	438	29.7	14.7	71.9
2012	418	27.8	15.0	74.2
2013	386	29.6	13.0	87
2014	389	28.4	13.6	83.3
2015	390	27.0	14.4	86.2
2016	384	27.0	14.2	99.2
2017	393	26.9	14.5	99.2
2018	405	27.2	14.8	100
2019	406	28.4	14.2	100
2020	403	30.5	13.1	100
2021	386	29.4	13.1	100
2022	365	30.9	11.7	100
2023	372	23.8	15.5	100
2024	363	25.2	14.4	100

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 Riverside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	531	30.6	17.4	79.7
2000	553	32.6	17.0	79.7
2001	532	34.1	15.6	80.5
2002	497	33.2	15.0	82.1
2003	497	33.2	15.0	82.1
2004	502	33.6	14.9	95.8
2005	539	24.8	21.7	82
2006	564	28.3	19.9	74.6
2007	568	29.7	19.1	76.4
2008	532	35.6	14.9	74.8
2009	491	34.6	14.2	75.4
2010	450	32.8	13.6	72.2
2011	438	29.7	14.7	71.9
2012	418	27.8	15.0	74.2
2013	386	29.6	13.0	87
2014	389	28.4	13.6	83.3
2015	390	27.0	14.4	86.2
2016	384	27.0	14.2	99.2
2017	393	26.9	14.5	99.2
2018	405	27.2	14.8	100
2019	406	28.4	14.2	100
2020	403	30.5	13.1	100
2021	386	29.4	13.1	100
2022	365	30.9	11.7	100
2023	372	23.8	15.5	100
2024	363	25.2	14.4	100

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 Riverside High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,586
2018	$10,241
2019	$11,769
2020	$12,348
2021	$13,060
2022	$14,112

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 195^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 176^th of 243 Middle schools	1.4%
Ranks 134^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 186^th of 226 High schools	24.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside High School)	29.7	18.1	11.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Western Line School District)	23.9	23.1	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Riverside High School)	27.4	30.6	3.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Western Line School District)	24.5	37.8	13.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside High School)	19	34.9	15.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Western Line School District)	16.5	21.6	5.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Riverside High School)	29.8	19.7	10.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Western Line School District)	18.8	26.4	7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Riverside High School)	41.4	48.5	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Western Line School District)	32.6	36.8	4.2%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Riverside High School)	42.5	33.9	8.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Western Line School District)	46.3	48.8	2.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Riverside High School)	40.5	46.2	5.7%
End of Course English II (Western Line School District)	30.6	38.7	8.1%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Riverside High School)	49.3	40.6	8.7%
End of Course Biology (Western Line School District)	42.4	40.1	2.3%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Riverside High School)	58.2	36.6	21.6%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Western Line School District)	40.1	43.5	3.4%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	406	372	8.4%
African American	108	124	14.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	10	17	70%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	286	221	22.7%
Two or More Races	2	8	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Riverside High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Riverside High School	Public	7-12	939 Riverside Road	Avon	38723	Washington County	Western Line School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 335-4527	363	25	14.4	100.0%	199 (54.8%)	142 (39.1%)	15 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	25	172^nd of 228 public high schools	24.6%		19.1	186^th of 226 public high schools	17.7%	14	21.0	28.1	32.8	36.8	52.1	24.5	53.6	45.2	65.6	$14,112
O'Bannon High School	Public	7-12	1203 S. Raceway Road	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Western Line School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 335-2637	429	27	15.9	100.0%	21 (4.9%)	392 (91.4%)	7 (1.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	20.1	186^th of 228 public high schools	18.4%		21.8	179^th of 226 public high schools	20.8%	7	26.4	20.8	30.8	36.4	60.6	26.6	22.1	22.2	58.5	$14,311
Greenville High School	Public	9-12	419 East Robertshaw Street	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7063	811	48	16.9	100.0%	1 (0.1%)	807 (99.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	9.6	211^th of 228 public high schools	7.5%		10.9	207^th of 226 public high schools	8.4%	4					16.2	27.6		31.5	51.2	$12,209
Simmons High School	Public	9-12	501 West Washington Street	Hollandale	38748	Washington County	Hollandale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 827-2228	172	18	9.4	100.0%	2 (1.2%)	167 (97.1%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	40.9	139^th of 228 public high schools	39.0%		60.5	92^nd of 226 public high schools	59.3%	47					44.2	27.4		76.9	77.2	$24,653
Greenville Technical Center	Public	9-12	350 South Raceway Road	Greenville	38703	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(662) 334-7171	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Leland Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	404 South Deer Creek Drive	Leland	38756	Washington County	Leland School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 686-5025	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Leland High School	Public	9-12	402 E. Third Street	Leland	38756	Washington County	Leland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 686-5020	203	13	15.4	100.0%	8 (3.9%)	188 (92.6%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	29.7	161^st of 228 public high schools	29.4%		42.4	137^th of 226 public high schools	39.4%	24					36.8	19.5		72.6	55.3	$20,162

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside High School

What is the racial makeup of Riverside High School?

Students at Riverside High School are 55% White, 39% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Riverside High School a good school?

Riverside High School ranks in the bottom 24.6% of Mississippi high schools.

What district is Riverside High School in?

Western Line School District

How many students attend Riverside High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 363 students attended Riverside High School.

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