Best Schools in Riverdale, VA
Riverdale, VA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,231 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Riverdale meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Riverdale, VA
The top high schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1083 Students
2. Southampton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 769 Students
Best Middle Schools in Riverdale, VA
The top middle schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Glen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
2. Southampton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Riverdale, VA
The top elementary schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwestern Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students
2. Riverdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
3. Meherrin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Riverdale, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Riverdale, VA has a total population of 270 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Riverdale, VA
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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Riverdale, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Riverdale, VA.
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, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Riverdale, VA
How many schools are in Riverdale, VA?
Riverdale, VA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,231 students in total.
How do schools in Riverdale perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Riverdale score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Riverdale 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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