River Ridge High School

River Ridge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 Arnold Mill Rd,  Woodstock, GA
Union Hill Neighborhood
Cherokee County Schools
3.9
3.0
1,928 Students
A-
Niche Grade
River Ridge High School takes its name from Little River, which runs along the school’s campus, and the geographical ridge upon which the school sits. With a well-rounded curriculum and a dedicated staff of educators, River Ridge High School is a solid choice for any ninth to 12th grader in the Holly Park area. River Ridge High School boasts a robust education program with a variety of academic enrichment opportunities to meet the needs of almost 2,000 students. The school offers 26 total Advanced Placement courses and 21 total Honors courses available to students, including extensive offerings in the humanities, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This strong lineup earned River Ridge the prestigious status as a STEM Achievement School in 2019. The school also provides plenty of space for students to excel outside of the classroom in coding club, JROTC and robotics, among other extracurriculars. The school’s athletics program has 10 qualifying teams that represent River Ridge in state playoffs for football, girls basketball and baseball. River Ridge continues to excel as Cherokee County's premiere college-preparatory high school and a strong part of the Holly Park community.

School Details

Head of School
Darrell Herring
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
114
Full Time Teachers
114
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
56.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
8
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
483:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
63.6%
Hispanic
21.4%
Black
6.6%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 Georgia 515 Students
Kennesaw State University 490 Students
Georgia State University 288 Students
Georgia Southern University 221 Students
Emory University 176 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 173 Students
Auburn University 165 Students
Georgia College & State University 153 Students
Berry College 148 Students
University of North Georgia 144 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 137 Students
Biology 129 Students
Psychology 128 Students
Nursing 104 Students
Computer Science 68 Students
Marketing 57 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Finance 44 Students
Chemistry 39 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 451 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/14/2025
A well-rounded high school with supportive teachers, solid academics, and a variety of extracurriculars. A positive environment for growth.
4.0 Senior
6/26/2024
River Ridge HS has a great administrative system and community support. It has a very good sports programs as well as arts and music. I think they do need more courses that have more of a college specialization like cyber security, marine biology, drafting& engineering/to start to have the students enjoy possible careers paths.
4.0 Junior
5/22/2024
A good amount of resources given for all students, and very inclusive. Many parts of administration are somewhat biased, or on a "power-trip", making having social groups or funding towards extra curriculars unbalanced. A balanced mix of people and teachers, leading to a mostly positive public school experience.
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3.0 23 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/22/2024
Incredible teachers and leadership--- plus you can't beat the community that supports it.
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5.0 parent
10/29/2024
Our son graduated from River Ridge. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL! The staff of teachers is one of the best in the area. Soccer coaches Phil Thomas and Mathew Rice are the best soccer coaches. Thank you to all teachers to make experience for our son memorable and joyful.
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5.0 parent
5/4/2023
I have had 2 children go through RRHS and both had exceptional experiences. They were very different types of students and learners, but both had positive high school careers. They both felt supported by the teachers and coaches.
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2.0 parent
2/1/2023
The rating for this school is absolutely inflated and absurd. This school does not provide any college readiness. The schoolwork here is very easy and my children barely have homework!! I wish they would create some academic rigor because there is absolutely none here.. Please don't take your childr...
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River Ridge High School

River Ridge High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Woodstock, GA and is served by the Cherokee County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,928 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. River Ridge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $647,006. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cherokee Christian Schools, The King's Academy, Lyndon Academy, and more. Learn more about what Woodstock has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near River Ridge High School.

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