Riverside High

Summary:

Riverside High is a public high school located in Greer, South Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,847 students. The school is part of the Greenville 01 school district, which is ranked 14th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside High consistently ranks among the top high schools in South Carolina, ranking 14th out of 235 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on end-of-course exams (EOCEPs) is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages across subjects like Algebra, English, and U.S. History. Riverside High also has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 60.8% White, 10.67% African American, 13.54% Hispanic, and 10.07% Asian, which is higher than the nearby Greer High and Wade Hampton High. Additionally, Riverside High excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for the performance of female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, multi-racial students, English Language Learners, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students.

Compared to the nearby schools within the Greenville 01 district, such as Greer High, Wade Hampton High, and Eastside High, Riverside High consistently outperforms these schools in academic metrics, including end-of-course exam proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Riverside High's diverse student population and exceptional performance across various subgroups also set it apart from the nearby schools, making it a standout high school in the Greenville 01 district and the state of South Carolina.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 794 Hammett Bridge Road
       Greer, SC  29650


(864) 355-7800

District: Greenville 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
14th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,540 Help


Feeder schools for Riverside High:

Elementary:    Brushy Creek Elementary
    Buena Vista Elementary
    Woodland Elementary
Middle:    Riverside Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  1,816

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.9%
Hispanic:
13.8%
African American:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverside High ranks better than 94% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 14 ranked high schools in the Greenville 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.08. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Riverside High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.9%), Hispanic (13.8%), African American (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside High is 19.4. 15 high schools in the Greenville 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside High is $10,540. 9 high schools in the Greenville 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside High:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside High 14th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Riverside High in the ranking list.)

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Greenville 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenville 01 14th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverside High

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Rank History for all students at Riverside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 83.70 8th 187 95.7%
2006 78.51 15th 191 92.1%
2007 80.53 8th 191 95.8%
2008 84.79 15th 185 91.9%
2009 85.26 14th 188 92.6%
2010 92.51 12th 199 94.0%
2011 95.54 11th 199 94.5%
2012 95.36 8th 202 96.0%
2013 92.69 14th 203 93.1%
2014 94.05 14th 210 93.3%
2015 83.86 15th 232 93.5%
2016 86.09 12th 231 94.8%
2017 76.55 14th 223 93.7%
2018 76.88 11th 216 94.9%
2019 70.76 21st 225 90.7%
2021 81.27 17th 227 92.5%
2022 85.09 16th 226 92.9%
2023 84.61 19th 237 92.0%
2024 87.08 14th 235 94.0%
See the entire list of South Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Riverside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 90.70 1st 48 97.9%
2023 80.30 9th 57 84.2%
2024 89.38 2nd 53 96.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riverside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.05 2nd 58 96.6%
2019 77.85 12th 64 81.3%
2021 95.08 1st 46 97.8%
2022 98.51 1st 61 98.4%
2023 92.34 2nd 68 97.1%
2024 95.04 1st 71 98.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.56 37th 214 82.7%
2019 60.08 46th 217 78.8%
2021 75.06 26th 213 87.8%
2022 85.40 13th 220 94.1%
2023 80.13 23rd 226 89.8%
2024 87.48 15th 229 93.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Riverside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.06 12th 210 94.3%
2019 76.04 18th 213 91.5%
2021 76.12 26th 213 87.8%
2022 83.26 18th 220 91.8%
2023 83.19 21st 223 90.6%
2024 84.47 19th 225 91.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Riverside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.63 26th 137 81.0%
2019 66.77 37th 143 74.1%
2021 76.38 16th 115 86.1%
2022 93.25 2nd 139 98.6%
2023 87.22 13th 141 90.8%
2024 92.89 2nd 145 98.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Riverside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.77 22nd 156 85.9%
2024 68.25 43rd 157 72.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Riverside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.99 13th 213 93.9%
2019 70.66 28th 218 87.2%
2021 85.03 17th 215 92.1%
2022 86.80 17th 224 92.4%
2023 85.00 20th 229 91.3%
2024 88.73 11th 228 95.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Riverside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.98 3rd 7 57.1%
2019 55.04 5th 8 37.5%
2021 79.20 2nd 9 77.8%
2022 67.79 4th 11 63.6%
2023 52.35 8th 11 27.3%
2024 55.80 8th 13 38.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Riverside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.09 53rd 183 71.0%
2019 68.79 30th 184 83.7%
2021 68.93 37th 178 79.2%
2022 86.63 14th 190 92.6%
2023 72.08 33rd 199 83.4%
2024 88.28 8th 194 95.9%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.67 9th 80 88.8%
2019 70.07 18th 86 79.1%
2021 79.53 11th 93 88.2%
2022 85.96 8th 108 92.6%
2023 90.77 5th 119 95.8%
2024 87.34 8th 121 93.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Riverside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.24 14th 185 92.4%
2019 66.98 36th 191 81.2%
2021 78.11 25th 189 86.8%
2022 80.16 21st 192 89.1%
2023 82.55 21st 197 89.3%
2024 84.01 18th 196 90.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverside High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 977 143 14 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1136
1989 987 137 21 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1147
1990 970 142 19 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1132
1991 951 145 30 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1130
1992 939 128 28 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1099
1993 984 127 27 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1141
1994 984 124 41 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1153
1995 1011 115 47 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1178
1996 1011 115 47 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1178
1997 1092 130 40 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1269
1998 1071 146 49 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1274
1999 1085 126 41 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1265
2000 1091 100 60 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1263
2001 1091 97 56 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1259
2002 1050 126 61 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1259
2003 1050 126 61 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1259
2004 1069 131 66 43 0 n/a n/a 4 1313
2005 1102 133 72 52 0 n/a n/a 5 1364
2006 1114 141 68 60 1 n/a n/a 4 1388
2007 1182 155 74 79 1 n/a n/a 0 1491
2008 1245 162 68 111 3 n/a n/a 5 1594
2009 1271 188 77 119 5 n/a n/a 7 1667
2010 1190 194 88 146 5 n/a n/a 7 1630
2011 1148 180 83 150 3 9 22 0 1595
2012 1082 178 90 154 2 7 28 0 1541
2013 1123 178 95 166 3 7 27 0 1599
2014 1177 156 91 142 6 3 42 0 1617
2015 1172 170 102 150 3 0 49 0 1646
2016 1177 164 113 153 2 0 58 0 1667
2017 1171 167 135 149 2 0 65 0 1689
2018 1166 162 158 183 4 0 63 0 1736
2019 1171 163 162 194 4 1 70 0 1765
2020 1185 147 177 201 7 3 71 0 1791
2021 1134 155 174 221 10 1 67 0 1762
2022 1156 174 171 223 11 2 73 0 1810
2023 1123 197 186 250 9 1 81 0 1847
2024 1069 217 182 251 7 1 89 0 1816

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1136 68.4 16.6 n/a
1989 1147 66.7 17.1 n/a
1990 1132 66.9 16.9 n/a
1991 1130 53.6 21.0 3.7
1992 1099 54.3 20.2 4.8
1993 1141 56.9 20.1 4.5
1994 1153 57.7 20.0 4.9
1995 1178 67.2 17.5 3.5
1996 1178 67.2 17.5 3.5
1997 1269 62.0 20.5 3.4
1998 1274 64.1 19.9 4.5
1999 1265 64.6 19.6 3.5
2000 1263 62.6 20.2 2.9
2001 1259 64.4 19.5 4.4
2002 1259 64.3 19.6 6.9
2003 1259 64.3 19.6 6.9
2004 1313 61.4 21.4 6.7
2005 1364 64.4 21.2 9.3
2006 1388 68.7 20.2 11.5
2007 1491 95.2 15.7 10.9
2008 1594 86.0 18.5 12.7
2009 1667 81.5 20.5 14.6
2010 1630 87.5 18.6 18.4
2011 1595 78.0 20.4 18.1
2012 1541 80.0 19.2 20.6
2013 1599 79.0 20.2 21.3
2014 1617 82.0 19.7 18.1
2015 1646 82.0 20.0 17.8
2016 1667 87.0 19.1 16.6
2017 1689 87.1 19.3 17.3
2018 1736 89.6 19.3 17.3
2019 1765 90.2 19.5 17
2020 1791 91.0 19.6 15.5
2021 1762 92.3 19.0 16.3
2022 1810 88.5 20.4 18.6
2023 1847 92.5 19.9 32.6
2024 1816 93.4 19.4 34.5

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1136 68.4 16.6 n/a
1989 1147 66.7 17.1 n/a
1990 1132 66.9 16.9 n/a
1991 1130 53.6 21.0 3.7
1992 1099 54.3 20.2 4.8
1993 1141 56.9 20.1 4.5
1994 1153 57.7 20.0 4.9
1995 1178 67.2 17.5 3.5
1996 1178 67.2 17.5 3.5
1997 1269 62.0 20.5 3.4
1998 1274 64.1 19.9 4.5
1999 1265 64.6 19.6 3.5
2000 1263 62.6 20.2 2.9
2001 1259 64.4 19.5 4.4
2002 1259 64.3 19.6 6.9
2003 1259 64.3 19.6 6.9
2004 1313 61.4 21.4 6.7
2005 1364 64.4 21.2 9.3
2006 1388 68.7 20.2 11.5
2007 1491 95.2 15.7 10.9
2008 1594 86.0 18.5 12.7
2009 1667 81.5 20.5 14.6
2010 1630 87.5 18.6 18.4
2011 1595 78.0 20.4 18.1
2012 1541 80.0 19.2 20.6
2013 1599 79.0 20.2 21.3
2014 1617 82.0 19.7 18.1
2015 1646 82.0 20.0 17.8
2016 1667 87.0 19.1 16.6
2017 1689 87.1 19.3 17.3
2018 1736 89.6 19.3 17.3
2019 1765 90.2 19.5 17
2020 1791 91.0 19.6 15.5
2021 1762 92.3 19.0 16.3
2022 1810 88.5 20.4 18.6
2023 1847 92.5 19.9 32.6
2024 1816 93.4 19.4 34.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverside High

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $210 (2.5%) $40 (0.5%) $250 (3.0%) $7,127 (85.2%) $989 (11.8%) $8,115 (97.0%) $8,366
2020 $421 (4.5%) $251 (2.7%) $672 (7.2%) $7,687 (82.7%) $939 (10.1%) $8,625 (92.8%) $9,297
2021 $450 (4.7%) $231 (2.4%) $681 (7.2%) $8,062 (85.0%) $747 (7.9%) $8,809 (92.8%) $9,490
2022 $1,048 (9.7%) $256 (2.4%) $1,304 (12.1%) $8,729 (81.1%) $729 (6.8%) $9,458 (87.9%) $10,762
2023 $739 (7.0%) $566 (5.4%) $1,305 (12.4%) $8,414 (79.8%) $822 (7.8%) $9,235 (87.6%) $10,540

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 21st of 225 High schoolsRanks 19th of 237 High schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Riverside High)69.377.5
 8.2%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Greenville 01)67.975
 7.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Riverside High)8585
 0%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Greenville 01)69.362.5
 6.8%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Riverside High)85.794.4
 8.7%
   End of Course English 1 (Greenville 01)81.386.1
 4.8%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17651847
 4.6%
African American163197
 20.9%
American Indian49
 125%
Asian162186
 14.8%
Hispanic194250
 28.9%
Pacific Islander11
White11711123
 4.1%
Two or More Races7081
 15.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17%32.6%
 15.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside High

Yes. Riverside High ranks in the top 6.0% of South Carolina high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,816 students attended Riverside High.

Riverside High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brushy Creek Elementary
Elementary : Buena Vista Elementary
Elementary : Woodland Elementary
Middle : Riverside Middle

Students at Riverside High are 59% White, 14% Hispanic, 12% African American, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races.


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