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Best Schools in Riverdale, GA
Riverdale, GA has 32 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 18 elementary) serving 26,608 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Riverdale don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Riverdale, GA
The top high schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Clayton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1206 Students
2. Jonesboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1535 Students
3. Riverdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1333 Students
4. Banneker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1610 Students
5. Charles R. Drew High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1652 Students
6. Mundy's Mill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
Best Middle Schools in Riverdale, GA
The top middle schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Clayton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students
2. Kendrick Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
3. Mcnair Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 888 Students
4. Pointe South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
5. Mundys Mill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
6. Sequoyah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 842 Students
7. Jonesboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 951 Students
8. Riverdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Riverdale, GA
The top elementary schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oliver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
2. Brown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 700 Students
3. Northcutt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 693 Students
4. Nolan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 710 Students
5. Kemp Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 638 Students
6. Riverdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
7. Swint Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
8. Heritage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
9. Callaway Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 706 Students
10. Dubois Integrity Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter Schools- Dubois Integrity Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1320 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Riverdale, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Riverdale, GA has a total population of 67,434 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Riverdale, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Riverdale, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Riverdale, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Riverdale, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Riverdale, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Riverdale, GA
How many schools are in Riverdale, GA?
Riverdale, GA has 32 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 26,608 students in total.
How do schools in Riverdale perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Riverdale score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Riverdale don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Riverdale?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Riverdale
11 of 11 schools in Riverdale carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 7F: 3
All 11 public schools we grade in Riverdale. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Church Street Elementary School
- Harper Elementary School
- Lake Ridge Elementary School
- Oliver Elementary School
- Pointe South Elementary School
- Riverdale Elementary School
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.