Summary
Riverside High in Greer, SC, is a large public high school serving 1,846 students in grades 9-12 within the Greenville 01 school district, and it has consistently ranked among the top 20 high schools in South Carolina for over a decade.
For parents, the most reassuring news is that Riverside delivers strong, consistent results across the board. In the latest testing cycle, 87.3% of students scored proficient in English 1 and 91.5% in English 2—roughly 26 and 8 points above the state average, respectively. The school also shines in U.S. History (86% proficient) and Algebra 1 (86.3% proficient). Beyond test scores, Riverside boasts a 95.4% graduation rate, which is nearly 9 points higher than the state average, and a remarkably low dropout rate of just 0.8%. The school has also made huge strides in reducing chronic absenteeism, cutting it from 28.3% to 18.4% in just a few years—a rate now well below the district and state averages. One standout area is the school's work with English Language Learners, who ranked #1 in the state in 2023-2024 and continue to perform in the 86th percentile, showing that the school's support systems are effective for a wide range of students.
When compared to nearby options, Riverside is clearly a top choice. It outperforms Eastside High in every subject, with a particularly large gap in English 1 (87.3% vs. 68.9%). The difference is even more pronounced against Greer High, where Riverside's English proficiency is 24 points higher and its graduation rate is 7.5 points higher. While Greer Middle College Charter High posts slightly higher numbers, it serves only 535 students with a specialized model, making Riverside's achievements more impressive given its much larger, comprehensive student body. Notably, Riverside accomplishes all this while spending less per student ($11,971) than several neighboring schools that achieve lower results, making it both a high-performing and cost-efficient choice for families.
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