River Ridge Academy

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

3050 River Ridge Dr, Bluffton, SC

Beaufort County School District

2.0

3.7

1,103 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Gary Mcculloch

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
54%

Reading Proficiency
67%

A-

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

67%

Math Proficiency

54%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

15.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

534:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.3%

Female

47.7%

White

56%

Hispanic

26.5%

Black

8.3%

Two or more races

5.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3.2%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 Parent

7/25/2019

If you move to Bluffton and to River Ridge from elsewhere, adjust your expectations of public schools downward.

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1.0 other

3/19/2025

Hello!I am writing this review to share my experience at this school because I believe it’s important for people to know the truth.I attended this school from 2019 to 2022 during my 6th and 7th grades. Those two years were among the worst of my life. Don’t let the ratings mislead you!Brian Ryman is...

5.0 parent

9/19/2024

Moved here from out of state and RRA has been nothing but accommodating, welcoming, and helpful. Very pleased with our school choice!

5.0 parent

7/19/2022

We have absolutely loved this school. Such a positive and nurturing environment. Can’t say enough positive things.

5.0 parent

7/29/2019

This school has a great culture for those who want to be involved parents and active in their community. If you don't want those things, your students should still be excited to come to this school and be part of this conducive learning environment. Our children have attended this school since K, an...

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South Carolina Beaufort County Bluffton 29910

River Ridge Academy is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Bluffton, SC and is served by the Beaufort County School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,103 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. River Ridge Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hilton Head Christian Academy, Cross Schools, John Paul II Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what Bluffton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near River Ridge Academy.

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