River Ridge High School

Public 9-12

 400 Arnold Mill Rd
       Woodstock, GA  30188


(770) 721-6500

District: Cherokee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 446 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,247 Help


Feeder schools for River Ridge High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  1,914

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.6%
Hispanic:
21.4%
African American:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.5% Help


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Compare Details River Ridge High School ranks better than 90.1% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked high schools in the Cherokee County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.9. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of River Ridge High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details River Ridge High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Cherokee County School District. Racial makeup is: White (63.6%), Hispanic (21.4%), African American (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Ridge High School is 16.3. 4 high schools in the Cherokee County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare River Ridge High School employs 117.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Ridge High School is $8,247, which is the 3rd highest among 6 high schools in the Cherokee County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

River Ridge High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks River Ridge High School 44th of 446 Georgia public high schools. (See River Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

Cherokee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee County 24th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River Ridge High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 77.47 53rd 425 87.5%
2014 76.26 48th 425 88.7%
2015 70.47 64th 435 85.3%
2016 66.44 75th 426 82.4%
2017 67.51 67th 420 84.0%
2018 69.86 75th 428 82.5%
2019 70.05 76th 438 82.6%
2021 68.92 64th 410 84.4%
2022 72.05 73rd 429 83.0%
2023 79.90 43rd 442 90.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)
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by a parent
Friday, April 15, 2022

Open Quote 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


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Sunday, April 27, 2014

Open Quote 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



Enrollment information for River Ridge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 525 54 17 95 0 0 18 0 709
2012 815 83 30 136 0 0 32 0 1096
2013 1071 110 40 191 3 0 45 0 1460
2014 1103 119 45 223 3 1 49 0 1543
2015 1102 137 49 251 5 0 57 0 1601
2016 1132 142 59 276 6 1 63 0 1679
2017 1166 159 65 300 5 0 61 0 1756
2018 1199 171 70 328 3 0 75 0 1846
2019 1217 173 64 377 2 0 68 0 1901
2020 1232 163 71 402 1 0 84 0 1953
2021 1242 141 76 424 0 0 87 0 1970
2022 1226 125 77 416 0 0 84 0 1928
2023 1217 126 75 409 0 0 87 0 1914

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 709 44.8 15.8 27.2
2012 1096 46.1 23.7 27.2
2013 1460 86.1 16.9 26
2014 1543 86.0 17.9 24.7
2015 1601 89.0 17.9 22.7
2016 1679 96.0 17.4 22.1
2017 1756 98.6 17.8 23.3
2018 1846 99.1 18.6 20.5
2019 1901 106.8 17.7 21.1
2020 1953 112.0 17.4 20.2
2021 1970 112.5 17.5 18.7
2022 1928 118.0 16.3 n/a
2023 1914 117.1 16.3 20.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 709 44.8 15.8 27.2
2012 1096 46.1 23.7 27.2
2013 1460 86.1 16.9 26
2014 1543 86.0 17.9 24.7
2015 1601 89.0 17.9 22.7
2016 1679 96.0 17.4 22.1
2017 1756 98.6 17.8 23.3
2018 1846 99.1 18.6 20.5
2019 1901 106.8 17.7 21.1
2020 1953 112.0 17.4 20.2
2021 1970 112.5 17.5 18.7
2022 1928 118.0 16.3 n/a
2023 1914 117.1 16.3 20.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for River Ridge High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $357 (4.6%) $7,345 (95.4%) $7,702
2018 $339 (4.4%) $7,387 (95.6%) $7,726
2019 $310 (3.8%) $7,937 (96.2%) $8,247

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Ridge High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 76th of 438 High schoolsRanks 43rd of 442 High schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (River Ridge High School)59.661.5
 1.9%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Cherokee County)59.354.4
 4.9%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (River Ridge High School)4345.9
 2.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Cherokee County)51.447.4
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (River Ridge High School)58.868.4
 9.6%
   End of Course Biology (Cherokee County)60.360.6
 0.3%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (River Ridge High School)62.158.1
 4%
   End of Course United States History (Cherokee County)63.957.3
 6.6%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19011914
 0.7%
African American173126
 27.2%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian6475
 17.2%
Hispanic377409
 8.5%
Pacific Islander00
White12171217
Two or More Races6887
 27.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.1%20.5%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about River Ridge High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,914 students attended 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

Students at River Ridge High School are 64% White, 21% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Yes. River Ridge High School ranks in the top 9.9% of Georgia high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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