Riverdale High School

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Riverdale High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
802 Warrior Dr,  Murfreesboro, TN
Rutherford County Schools
3.9
3.5
2,275 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
175
Full Time Teachers
175
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
53.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
55.4%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
447:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
White
47.8%
Black
22.6%
Hispanic
20.4%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.7%
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.
Middle Tennessee State University 576 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 296 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 200 Students
Belmont University 152 Students
Motlow State Community College 138 Students
Vanderbilt University 137 Students
Tennessee Technological University 126 Students
Austin Peay State University 98 Students
Tennessee State University 92 Students
University of Kentucky 87 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 106 Students
Nursing 91 Students
Psychology 65 Students
Biology 57 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Marketing 38 Students
Computer Science 34 Students
Pre-Law Studies 31 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 30 Students
Mechanical Engineering 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 389 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/3/2024
School is pretty good. Love the pep rallies but hate all the fights. more discipline. Would never change schools.
5.0 Sophomore
7/3/2024
Overall, Riverdale High School is one of the best high schools in Tennessee. Their strengths include diversity, sports, and clubs. However, they can improve on their academics and safety.
5.0 Parent
1/11/2024
all was good ! Riverdale was good to my family .the softball program was amazing in what it did to help my child prepare for her future .
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/26/2024
I think if you are a ‘typical’ student you will do well here but if you are marginalized in any way whatsoever you will fall through the cracks and struggle. I have two students here and the amount of harassment verbal, sexual, physical, and even involving a gun is ridiculous. My girls were not beli...
5.0 student
1/14/2024
getting to call myself a riverdale warrior is truly an honor. you will never see more passionate students about their school than riverdale’s. at pep rallies, you will never see someone not having a good time, or not doing the chants. especially at football or basketball games, the students are cons...
1.0 other
12/29/2018
Negative numbers was treated like a bad kid for being tardy and not making great grades because I wasn't given any help they couldn't understand my depression or anxiety issues and simply pushed them away they didn't care
5.0 student
9/22/2018
I would rate my experience a 5 because I wanted to go to a typical high school, and it can’t get more typical than riverdale! The walls scream go warriors as well as the students on game day; there is so much spirit that goes into this school and I love it!

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Riverdale High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Murfreesboro, TN, in the Murfreesboro neighborhood, and is served by the Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,275 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Riverdale High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $458,313. Learn more about what Murfreesboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Riverdale High School.

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