Best Schools in Riverside, VA
Riverside, VA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,530 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Riverside greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Riverside, VA
The top high schools in Riverside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parry Mccluer High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 330 Students
2. Rockbridge County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students
Best Middle Schools in Riverside, VA
The top middle schools in Riverside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parry Mccluer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 119 Students
2. Maury River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Riverside, VA
The top elementary schools in Riverside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Enderly Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 191 Students
2. Mountain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 145 Students
3. F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 249 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Riverside, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Riverside, VA has a total population of 709 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Riverside, 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 Riverside, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Riverside, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Riverside, 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 Riverside, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Riverside, VA
How many schools are in Riverside, VA?
Riverside, VA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,530 students in total.
How do schools in Riverside perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Riverside score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Riverside greatly exceed 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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