Serving 2,197 students in grades 9-12, River Bluff High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 95% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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River Bluff High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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River Bluff High School's student population of 2,197 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Students by Grade
River Bluff High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Bluff High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 1154 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
11%
31%
White
70%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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River Bluff High School is ranked #42 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are River Bluff High School often compared to?
River Bluff High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Bluff High School?
The graduation rate of River Bluff High School is 94%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend River Bluff High School?
2,197 students attend River Bluff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of River Bluff High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Bluff High School?
River Bluff High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Bluff High School offer ?
River Bluff High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Bluff High School part of?
River Bluff High School is part of Lexington 01 School District.
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Amazing school! I love the environment and everyone is so friendly. Being on the swim team, it's hard to make friends... but everyone at rbhs accepted me and loved me just the way I was! Thank you Mr. smith!
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