Is River Bluff High a good school?

River Bluff High ranks 25 th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend River Bluff High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,160 students attended River Bluff High.

What is the racial makeup of River Bluff High?

Students at River Bluff High are 68% White, 11% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into River Bluff High?

River Bluff High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Lexington Elementary Elementary : Meadow Glen Elementary Elementary : Midway Elementary Elementary : New Providence Elementary Middle : Meadow Glen Middle

River Bluff High

Summary:

River Bluff High is a public high school in Lexington, South Carolina, serving 2,197 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top 25-45 high schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River Bluff High's academic excellence is evident in its students' strong performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, where they outshine the state and district averages in subjects like Algebra 1, English 1, English 2, and U.S. History. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, 78.77% of River Bluff High students were proficient or better in Algebra 1/Mathematics, compared to 77.01% in the Lexington 01 district and 72.5% statewide. The school's diverse student population, with 70.1% White, 11.15% African American, 7.87% Hispanic, and 6.37% Asian students, sets it apart from nearby schools like Airport High and Columbia High, which have a higher concentration of either White or African American students.

Additionally, River Bluff High serves a more affluent student population, with only 18.93% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to 84.24% at Airport High and 100% at Columbia High. This higher socioeconomic status is reflected in the school's spending, which at $12,362 per student in 2022-2023 is higher than the state average, indicating a greater investment in resources and programs. These factors contribute to River Bluff High's reputation as a standout institution in the region, offering a high-quality education and diverse learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

320 Corley Mill Road
Lexington, SC 29072

(803) 821-0700

District: Lexington 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,362

Feeder schools for River Bluff High:

Elementary:	Lexington Elementary
	Meadow Glen Elementary
	Midway Elementary
	New Providence Elementary
Middle:	Meadow Glen Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 2,160

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.3%

African American:

11.4%

Hispanic:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River Bluff High ranks better than 89.4% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Lexington 01 School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.16. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at River Bluff High 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 (68.3%), African American (11.4%), Hispanic (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Bluff High is 15.4, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the Lexington 01 School District! (See more...)

Compare River Bluff High employs 139.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Bluff High is $12,362, which is the 3^rd highest among 5 high schools in the Lexington 01 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Bluff High:

SchoolDigger ranks River Bluff High 25^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See River Bluff High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lexington 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington 01 19^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at River Bluff High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2015	79.15	19^th	232	91.8%
2016	84.15	17^th	231	92.6%
2017	70.46	25^th	223	88.8%
2018	74.93	13^th	216	94.0%
2019	68.82	29^th	225	87.1%
2021	69.40	45^th	227	80.2%
2022	70.84	40^th	226	82.3%
2023	72.48	45^th	237	81.0%
2024	80.16	25^th	235	89.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at River Bluff High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	69.57	12^th	48	75.0%
2023	75.37	14^th	57	75.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at River Bluff High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	84.21	4^th	58	93.1%
2019	80.08	9^th	64	85.9%
2021	60.04	15^th	46	67.4%
2022	58.29	22^nd	61	63.9%
2023	51.56	30^th	68	55.9%
2024	81.75	6^th	71	91.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Bluff High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	67.52	32^nd	214	85.0%
2019	57.74	51^st	217	76.5%
2021	57.62	62^nd	213	70.9%
2022	65.55	49^th	220	77.7%
2023	59.05	72^nd	226	68.1%
2024	68.80	48^th	229	79.0%

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Rank History for Female students at River Bluff High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	74.27	19^th	210	91.0%
2019	69.63	30^th	213	85.9%
2021	72.06	38^th	213	82.2%
2022	70.05	48^th	220	78.2%
2023	71.92	44^th	223	80.3%
2024	79.59	24^th	225	89.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at River Bluff High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	88.11	7^th	137	94.9%
2019	71.14	33^rd	143	76.9%
2021	54.50	44^th	115	61.7%
2022	77.43	22^nd	139	84.2%
2023	60.41	44^th	141	68.8%
2024	66.11	40^th	145	72.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at River Bluff High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.19	99^th	156	36.5%
2024	59.99	85^th	157	45.9%

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Rank History for Male students at River Bluff High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	76.52	14^th	213	93.4%
2019	70.59	29^th	218	86.7%
2021	65.52	51^st	215	76.3%
2022	70.19	39^th	224	82.6%
2023	71.75	43^rd	229	81.2%
2024	80.56	25^th	228	89.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at River Bluff High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	32.01	5^th	7	28.6%
2019	52.57	6^th	8	25.0%
2021	35.56	7^th	9	22.2%
2022	46.57	7^th	11	36.4%
2023	29.06	10^th	11	9.1%
2024	59.02	4^th	13	69.2%

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Rank History for African American students at River Bluff High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	62.60	47^th	183	74.3%
2019	58.66	56^th	184	69.6%
2021	49.41	77^th	178	56.7%
2022	63.58	56^th	190	70.5%
2023	57.13	67^th	199	66.3%
2024	71.09	40^th	194	79.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at River Bluff High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	64.19	27^th	80	66.3%
2019	50.02	45^th	86	47.7%
2021	42.07	60^th	93	35.5%
2022	61.45	35^th	108	67.6%
2023	68.75	29^th	119	75.6%
2024	73.94	26^th	121	78.5%

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Rank History for White students at River Bluff High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	68.80	37^th	185	80.0%
2019	62.47	46^th	191	75.9%
2021	58.92	60^th	189	68.3%
2022	60.95	60^th	192	68.8%
2023	59.96	67^th	197	66.0%
2024	73.51	39^th	196	80.1%

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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.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	1179	141	51	86	3	2	21	1483
2015	1391	162	72	101	3	3	37	1769
2016	1468	155	82	116	3	2	46	1872
2017	1534	161	87	126	3	3	46	1960
2018	1572	182	119	129	3	2	59	2066
2019	1555	161	132	135	3	0	59	2045
2020	1547	180	133	143	5	0	67	2075
2021	1588	205	151	150	5	0	72	2171
2022	1541	228	154	155	4	5	77	2164
2023	1540	245	140	173	3	6	90	2197
2024	1475	246	146	190	4	7	92	2160

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

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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 River Bluff High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	1483	85.5	17.3	18.3
2015	1769	117.0	15.1	18.5
2016	1872	122.0	15.3	16.9
2017	1960	124.8	15.7	18.1
2018	2066	127.3	16.2	15.8
2019	2045	130.3	15.6	15.8
2020	2075	128.0	16.2	16.6
2021	2171	129.0	16.8	18.8
2022	2164	136.5	15.8	18.8
2023	2197	136.6	16.0	18.9
2024	2160	139.5	15.4	26.3

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 River Bluff High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	1483	85.5	17.3	18.3
2015	1769	117.0	15.1	18.5
2016	1872	122.0	15.3	16.9
2017	1960	124.8	15.7	18.1
2018	2066	127.3	16.2	15.8
2019	2045	130.3	15.6	15.8
2020	2075	128.0	16.2	16.6
2021	2171	129.0	16.8	18.8
2022	2164	136.5	15.8	18.8
2023	2197	136.6	16.0	18.9
2024	2160	139.5	15.4	26.3

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 River Bluff High

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,059 (9.7%)	$395 (3.6%)	$1,455 (13.4%)	$7,979 (73.4%)	$1,431 (13.2%)	$9,410 (86.6%)	$10,865
2020	$331 (2.9%)	$245 (2.2%)	$577 (5.1%)	$9,239 (81.8%)	$1,481 (13.1%)	$10,720 (94.9%)	$11,297
2021	$324 (2.9%)	$187 (1.6%)	$511 (4.5%)	$9,355 (82.4%)	$1,489 (13.1%)	$10,844 (95.5%)	$11,355
2022	$364 (3.1%)	$298 (2.6%)	$661 (5.7%)	$9,541 (81.8%)	$1,455 (12.5%)	$10,996 (94.3%)	$11,657
2023	$507 (4.1%)	$427 (3.5%)	$934 (7.6%)	$9,988 (80.8%)	$1,441 (11.7%)	$11,428 (92.4%)	$12,362

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Bluff 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 29^th of 225 High schools	Ranks 45^th of 237 High schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (River Bluff High)	65	72.2	7.2%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Lexington 01)	76.4	72.3	4.1%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (River Bluff High)	81.3	63.8	17.5%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Lexington 01)	78.5	59	19.5%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)	67.2	59.1	8.1%
End of Course English 1 (River Bluff High)	81.8	93.1	11.3%
End of Course English 1 (Lexington 01)	82.2	87.6	5.4%
End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)	78.9	84	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2045	2197	7.4%
African American	161	245	52.2%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	132	140	6.1%
Hispanic	135	173	28.1%
Pacific Islander	0	6
White	1555	1540	1%
Two or More Races	59	90	52.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.8%	18.9%	3.1%

Schools Near River Bluff High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
River Bluff High	Public	9-12	320 Corley Mill Road	Lexington	29072	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 821-0700	2,160	140	15.4	26.3%	1,475 (68.3%)	246 (11.4%)	190 (8.8%)	146 (6.8%)	4 (0.2%)	7 (0.3%)	92 (4.3%)	80.2	25^th of 235 public high schools	89.4%		72.5	45^th of 237 public high schools	81.0%	20							78.8	79.3	75.1	95.0	$12,362	$507	$427	$934	$9,988	$1,441	$11,428
Gray Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	3833 Leaphart Road	West Columbia	29169	Lexington County	Charter Institute at Erskine	Yes	No	No	No	(803) 951-3321	869	38	23.1	15.0%	627 (72.2%)	146 (16.8%)	64 (7.4%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.1%)	88.8	12^th of 235 public high schools	94.9%		87.1	17^th of 237 public high schools	92.8%	5	86.5	73.6	78.9	67.3	56.5	57.4	92.9	92.4	78.2	98.3
Irmo High	Public, Magnet	9-12	6671 St. Andrews Road	Columbia	29212	Lexington County	Lexington 05	No	Yes	No	No	(803) 476-5000	1,268	105	12.1	100.0%	293 (23.1%)	721 (56.9%)	102 (8.0%)	48 (3.8%)	3 (0.2%)	10 (0.8%)	91 (7.2%)	40.5	131^st of 235 public high schools	44.3%		29.4	160^th of 237 public high schools	32.5%	29							52.2	53.0	53.0	88.3	$14,454	$706	$769	$1,475	$11,009	$1,970	$12,979
The Palmetto Empowerment and Enrichment Academy	Public	5-12	5000 Broad River Road	Columbia	29210	Richland County	Dept of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 896-5952	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Empowerment and Enrichment Academy	Public	5-12	5000 Broad River Road	Columbia	29212	Lexington County	Dept of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 896-9114	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)			26.7			0.0	19.4
Columbia High	Public	9-12	1701 Westchester Drive	Columbia	29210	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 731-8950	693	47	14.9	100.0%	21 (3.0%)	596 (86.0%)	35 (5.1%)	16 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.6%)	20.1	194^th of 235 public high schools	17.4%		15.3	203^rd of 237 public high schools	14.3%	9							53.7	35.6	19.3	85.7	$18,517	$848	$978	$1,826	$13,740	$2,951	$16,691
Sara Babb High	Public	9-12	4450 Broad River Road	Columbia	29210	Richland County	Dept Of Correction N04	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 896-2714	3	4	.7		0 (0.0%)	2 (66.7%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Broad River High	Public	9-12	4460 Broad River Road	Columbia	29210	Richland County	Dept Of Correction N04	No	No	No	No	(803) 896-2714	16	3	5.3	81.3%	0 (0.0%)	14 (87.5%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Kirkland High	Public	9-12	4344 Broad River	Columbia	29210	Richland County	Dept Of Correction N04	No	No	No	No	(803) 896-2708	32	1	35.0	90.6%	6 (18.8%)	26 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Midlands Middle College	Public, Charter	10-12	1260 Lexington Drive	West Columbia	29170	Lexington County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	No	No	No	(803) 822-7043	134	7	20.3	42.5%	71 (53.0%)	46 (34.3%)	11 (8.2%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)								(n/a)									47.1		$15,684	$723	$276	$999	$10,047	$4,639	$14,685

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