Serving 1,851 students in grades 9-12, Riverside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,851 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Riverside High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside High School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside High School is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Riverside High School?
1,851 students attend Riverside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Riverside High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Riverside High School offer ?
Riverside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,851 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
