Best Schools in Riverside, SC
Riverside, SC has 9 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 3 elementary) serving 7,898 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Riverside meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Riverside, SC
The top high schools in Riverside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian Land High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1678 Students
2. Lancaster High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students
Best Middle Schools in Riverside, SC
The top middle schools in Riverside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian Land Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1074 Students
2. Indian Land Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 989 Students
3. Buford Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students
4. South Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Riverside, SC
The top elementary schools in Riverside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Wyck Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 790 Students
2. North Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
3. Erwin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Riverside, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Riverside, SC has a total population of 916 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Riverside, SC
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 Riverside, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Riverside, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Riverside, SC.
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 Riverside, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Riverside, SC
How many schools are in Riverside, SC?
Riverside, SC has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,898 students in total.
How do schools in Riverside perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Riverside score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Riverside meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Riverside?
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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