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River Ridge Academy

3050 River Ridge Drive
Bluffton, SC 29910
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,120 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, River Ridge Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 30% in SC
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

River Ridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
River Ridge Academy's student population of 1,120 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,120 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
River Ridge Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Ridge Academy is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#282 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of River Ridge Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River Ridge Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River Ridge Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of River Ridge Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
27%
13%
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Black
8%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in River Ridge Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in River Ridge Academy and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in River Ridge Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in River Ridge Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of River Ridge Academy and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in River Ridge Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River Ridge Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Ridge Academy's ranking?
River Ridge Academy is ranked #282 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are River Ridge Academy often compared to?
River Ridge Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pritchardville Elementary School, Lady's Island Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend River Ridge Academy?
1,120 students attend River Ridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of River Ridge Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Ridge Academy?
River Ridge Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Ridge Academy offer ?
River Ridge Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Ridge Academy part of?
River Ridge Academy is part of Beaufort 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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