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River Ridge High School

Public Grades 9-12

32^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 457 Georgia High Schools

Better than 93% of Georgia high schools

Summary

River Ridge High School in Woodstock, GA, serves approximately 1,900 students in grades 9–12 as part of the Cherokee County School District, and has earned a 5-star rating with a current state rank of 32nd out of 455 Georgia high schools.

River Ridge stands out as the clear academic leader among traditional high schools in Cherokee County, outperforming Sequoyah High School, Woodstock High School, Etowah High School, and Cherokee High School in every core subject tested. In U.S. History, 73.8% of River Ridge students score proficient—nearly double the state average and a 12.9-point improvement over the prior year. The school also posts strong results in Algebra I (70.5% proficient) and Biology (71.2% proficient), both well above district and state averages. Its 95.7% graduation rate and 0.8% dropout rate further exceed district and state benchmarks. Notably, River Ridge achieves these results while serving a student body where roughly 30% qualify for free or reduced lunch—about two to three times the economic disadvantage of elite Cobb County schools like Lassiter High School or Pope High School—yet still ranks ahead of Kell High School, Roswell High School, and Sprayberry High School.

The school's improvement story is remarkable: over the past decade, River Ridge has climbed 43 spots in state rankings, including a dramatic 30-place jump between 2021–2022 and 2022–2023. This upward trajectory coincides with increased per-student spending (from $9,870 to $12,800 over four years), yet River Ridge still spends less than many comparable schools while achieving better outcomes. The school also earns top-15 statewide rankings for its work with special education students and African American students, and ranks 2nd in the state for multi-racial students. One area to watch is chronic absenteeism, which at 12.0% sits slightly above the district average of 10.2%, though it remains well below the state rate and better than several nearby schools. Overall, River Ridge demonstrates that strong academics, efficient resource use, and broad-based success across diverse student groups can go hand in hand.

1,902

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,800

Per pupil spending ?

29.8%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

400 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188

(770) 721-6500

District: Cherokee County

Feeder schools for River Ridge High School:

Elementary:	Arnold Mill Elementary School
	Johnston Elementary School
	Little River Elementary
Middle:	Mill Creek Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.5%

Hispanic:

23.0%

African American:

6.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (72% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Georgia high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg61%

Georgia avg45%

32^nd of 457

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 11 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 7High Schools in the Cherokee County

22^nd of 202Cherokee County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	82.7	32 of 457	93.0%	★★★★★
2025	84.1	34 of 451	92.5%	★★★★★
2024	83.8	38 of 454	91.6%	★★★★★
2023	79.9	45 of 448	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	72.0	73 of 431	83.1%	★★★★☆
2021	68.9	64 of 410	84.4%	★★★★☆
2019	70.1	76 of 438	82.6%	★★★★☆
2018	69.9	75 of 428	82.5%	★★★★☆
2017	67.5	67 of 420	84.0%	★★★★☆
2016	66.4	75 of 426	82.4%	★★★★☆
2015	70.5	64 of 435	85.3%	★★★★☆
2014	76.3	48 of 425	88.7%	★★★★☆
2013	77.5	53 of 425	87.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	89.2	15 of 377	96.0%	★★★★★
2025	87.6	31 of 391	92.1%	★★★★★
2024	91.2	17 of 382	95.5%	★★★★★
2023	79.0	47 of 384	87.8%	★★★★☆
2022	88.6	29 of 372	92.2%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	52.6	29 of 65	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.7	33 of 83	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.8	36 of 84	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.9	36 of 82	56.1%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	51.0	70 of 173	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	72.4	30 of 180	83.3%	★★★★☆
2024	61.2	36 of 159	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	46.3	58 of 141	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.7	20 of 102	80.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	86.1	26 of 431	94.0%	★★★★★
2025	84.7	35 of 438	92.0%	★★★★★
2024	85.5	35 of 435	92.0%	★★★★★
2023	80.7	45 of 433	89.6%	★★★★☆
2022	73.2	75 of 430	82.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	80.9	28 of 299	90.6%	★★★★★
2025	79.5	35 of 312	88.8%	★★★★☆
2024	75.4	47 of 315	85.1%	★★★★☆
2023	67.7	62 of 308	79.9%	★★★★☆
2022	60.8	89 of 295	69.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	81.3	38 of 436	91.3%	★★★★★
2025	84.2	34 of 442	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	82.4	44 of 436	89.9%	★★★★★
2023	79.7	44 of 436	89.9%	★★★★★
2022	73.0	70 of 427	83.6%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	91.8	2 of 123	98.4%	★★★★★
2025	83.8	18 of 149	87.9%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	34 of 158	78.5%	★★★★☆
2023	70.7	37 of 141	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	55.3	53 of 126	57.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	92.7	15 of 339	95.6%	★★★★★
2025	83.9	34 of 347	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	79.9	44 of 344	87.2%	★★★★☆
2023	72.6	56 of 343	83.7%	★★★★☆
2022	55.6	97 of 331	70.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	78.4	38 of 334	88.6%	★★★★☆
2025	76.8	54 of 341	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	73.1	69 of 346	80.1%	★★★★☆
2023	73.7	68 of 343	80.2%	★★★★☆
2022	58.6	102 of 339	69.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2026)98th percentile+5 vs school

African American (2026)96th percentile+3 vs school

Special Education (2026)96th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)94th percentile~ school

Male (2026)91st percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)91st percentile~ school

White (2026)89th percentile-4 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)60th percentile-33 vs school

Asian (2026)55th percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

United States History74%+35 vs state

Biology71%+24 vs state

Algebra I70%+22 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, April 15, 2022

I am very disappointed with this school. The teachers are not engaged at all. My child never has homework & routinely comes home saying the teacher didn't teach anything, just said to do whatever they want in class. The staff is rude. Teachers yell at the kids every day and counselors think it's ok. It is beyond me why people teach or work at a high school if they don't like kids. My older kids went to a highly rated high school in Cobb. Night and day difference, let me tell you. My child already had a teacher who was new this year leave during the middle of the semester for a job at a better school. We chose the wrong school. Should have gone to Creekside. The ratings are lower here for a reason. I was hoping it was just because the school was newer. Close Quote

by a citizen on FaceBook
Sunday, April 27, 2014

What an awful school. Please do not send your child there. I graduated from there last year. They must have found the staff from downtown Atlanta and said hey you want to teach here. The staff is about is rude as they can get. The principle doesn't care about you if you're not a football player. I hate telling people I went there because it is such an awful school. If you're "popular" the teacher will pretty much take the test for you. Don't worry there is no dress code for cheerleaders. I was miserable every second I was there. The teachers will pick favorites so be sure to be it. Oh and during lunch if you need to go to the bathroom you have the magnet girl and boys passes. You may only use the restroom 3 times a week once a day (they have a chart). I would not recommend this school, unless you want your child to come home miserable everyday. Beware. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
River Ridge High School	Public	9-12	400 Arnold Mill Rd	Woodstock	30188	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-6500	1,902	116	16.4	29.8%	1,170 (61.5%)	129 (6.8%)	437 (23.0%)	80 (4.2%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (4.4%)	82.7	32^nd of 457 public high schools	93.0%		84.1	34^th of 451 public high schools	92.5%	2	70.5	71.2	73.8	$12,800	$505	$12,294
Woodstock High School	Public	9-12	2010 Towne Lake Hills South Dr	Woodstock	30189	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-3000	2,006	124	16.1	33.8%	1,112 (55.4%)	252 (12.6%)	462 (23.0%)	47 (2.3%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	128 (6.4%)	69.3	69^th of 457 public high schools	84.9%		76.2	60^th of 451 public high schools	86.7%	9	54.5	69.5	55.4	$12,118	$399	$11,719
Kell High School	Public	9-12	4770 Lee Waters Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 494-7844	1,587	92	17.2	43.2%	682 (43.0%)	393 (24.8%)	360 (22.7%)	43 (2.7%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	103 (6.5%)	73.8	57^th of 457 public high schools	87.5%		78.1	52^nd of 451 public high schools	88.5%	5	56.3	63.8	64.7	$13,530	$397	$13,133
Etowah High School	Public	9-12	6565 Putnam Ford Dr	Woodstock	30189	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-3120	2,393	149	16.1	34.3%	1,301 (54.4%)	291 (12.2%)	598 (25.0%)	70 (2.9%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	132 (5.5%)	68.1	77^th of 457 public high schools	83.2%		75.1	62^nd of 451 public high schools	86.3%	15	49.9	65.4	50.0	$12,779	$382	$12,397
Sequoyah High School	Public	9-12	4485 Hickory Rd	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-3200	2,021	121	16.6	26.3%	1,329 (65.8%)	145 (7.2%)	390 (19.3%)	54 (2.7%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (4.9%)	71.1	64^th of 457 public high schools	86.0%		77.6	55^th of 451 public high schools	87.8%	9	59.9	57.7	63.5	$13,156	$465	$12,691
Lassiter High School	Public	9-12	2601 Shallowford Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 494-7863	2,005	111	18.1	13.6%	1,336 (66.6%)	146 (7.3%)	234 (11.7%)	168 (8.4%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	114 (5.7%)	88.5	15^th of 457 public high schools	96.7%		91.9	18^th of 451 public high schools	96.0%	3	74.9	79.6	80.5	$13,092	$323	$12,769
Pope High School	Public	9-12	3001 Hembree Rd NE	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-7900	1,793	103	17.3	10.1%	1,266 (70.6%)	99 (5.5%)	194 (10.8%)	142 (7.9%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (4.9%)	86.6	20^th of 457 public high schools	95.6%		91.3	19^th of 451 public high schools	95.8%	1	67.3	81.4	78.6	$13,459	$459	$13,000
Roswell High School	Public	9-12	11595 King Rd	Roswell	30075	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-4500	2,035	125	16.2	28.9%	1,073 (52.7%)	248 (12.2%)	571 (28.1%)	55 (2.7%)	1 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	85 (4.2%)	68.9	70^th of 457 public high schools	84.7%		73.8	71^st of 451 public high schools	84.3%	1	42.8	67.4	51.0	$15,283	$514	$14,769
Sprayberry High School	Public	9-12	2525 Sandy Plains Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-3200	1,769	105	16.8	48.6%	537 (30.4%)	521 (29.5%)	490 (27.7%)	111 (6.3%)	9 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	98 (5.5%)	56	133^rd of 457 public high schools	70.9%		68	90^th of 451 public high schools	80.0%	43	41.8	46.1	57.7	$13,848	$383	$13,465
iGrad Virtual Academy School	Public, Virtual	9-12	8871 Knox Bridge Hwy	Canton	30114	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	Yes	No	(770) 721-6680	210	10	21.0	21.4%	147 (70.0%)	14 (6.7%)	32 (15.2%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)	30.5	284^th of 457 public high schools	37.9%		40.4	229^th of 451 public high schools	49.2%	55	19.2	41.5	25.3

Frequently Asked Questions about River Ridge High School

How many students attend River Ridge High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,902 students attended River Ridge High School.

What district is River Ridge High School in?

Cherokee County

Is River Ridge High School a good school?

Yes. River Ridge High School ranks in the top 7.0% of Georgia high schools.

What schools feed into River Ridge High School?

River Ridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arnold Mill Elementary School
Elementary : Johnston Elementary School
Elementary : Little River Elementary
Middle : Mill Creek Middle School

What is the racial makeup of River Ridge High School?

Students at River Ridge High School are 62% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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