Riverside High School

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Riverside High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
794 Hammett Bridge Rd,  Greer, SC
Greenville County School District
3.9
2.9
1,846 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
94
Full Time Teachers
94
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
74.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
252:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
59%
Hispanic
13.6%
Black
12.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.3%
Two or more races
4.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina 677 Students
Clemson University 658 Students
College of Charleston 391 Students
Furman University 278 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 189 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 182 Students
Greenville Technical College 165 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 160 Students
Wofford College 152 Students
Coastal Carolina University 150 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 182 Students
Biology 181 Students
Psychology 109 Students
Nursing 105 Students
Computer Science 89 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 83 Students
Marketing 76 Students
Engineering 63 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 53 Students
Pre-Law Studies 48 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 296 Reviews
4.0 Junior
5/22/2025
Riverside High School is an all-rounded great school in every aspect, such as academics, sports, teachers, diversity, and overall school culture. School events are very fun and well-organized, and it provides lots of resources that will help high-achieving students to thrive during high school and after.
5.0 Alum
5/7/2025
I enjoyed the amount of activities, sports and clubs available for students. I feel that they prepared students well for the future and help guide them along the way. Offer a variety of oppurtunity, class course, class levels.
5.0 Alum
1/17/2025
I'm a recent alum (2024 graduate) of Riverside High, and I generally have fond memories of my time there. Knowledgable teachers, great friends, good opportunities, and okay food.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 14 Reviews
5.0 student
3/28/2024
W school awesome people awesome teachers way better then eastside
5.0 parent
8/5/2023
It has been an excellent school experience. Very impressed with how caring and helpful the teachers are for the students! Very strong academics and great athletic programs too.
2.0 parent
1/22/2023
I am torn. On one hand I do think Riverside offers many opportunities, but maybe these are the entire district, not Riverside specific. The sports seem well organized, spirit weeks are participated in by different types of students, the principal does detailed recordings weekly with all the upcoming...
1.0 student
1/20/2023
I may still be a current student, but so far my experience here hasn't been the best. I struggle with FnD and get bullied for it quite frequently. I get bullied on the regular, stand out like a sore thumb, and overall, the way things are organized is confusing. Several of the teachers are disrespect...

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Riverside High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Greer, SC, in the Greer neighborhood, and is served by the Greenville County School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,846 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 90% are proficient in reading. Riverside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $419,877. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eastside High School, Calvary Christian School, Shannon Forest Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Greer has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Riverside High School.

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