- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Woodstock, GA
River Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for River Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130111004019
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Ridge High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Woodstock · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
River Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Woodstock, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111004019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
River Ridge High School held near 1,956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 117.1 → 114.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 130111004019 · Woodstock, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,902 enr · 16.3:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee High School (3,012 students)
River Ridge High School held near 1,956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 117.1 → 114.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
River Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee High
Cherokee High School
3,012 students
- Etowah High Sc
Etowah High School
2,393 students
- Creekview High
Creekview High School
2,039 students
- Sequoyah High
Sequoyah High School
2,021 students
- Woodstock High
Woodstock High School
2,006 students
- This school
River Ridge High School
1,902 students
What this shows River Ridge High School reports 1,902 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Ridge High School compares
River Ridge High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 73% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,902 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,902
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Georgia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,292
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, River Ridge High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Woodstock
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,902 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Ridge High School
How many students attend River Ridge High School?
River Ridge High School has 1,902 students enrolled. It is a high school in Woodstock, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,914 (2022-23) → 1,956 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge High School is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Ridge High School?
16.1% of students at River Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at River Ridge High School is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Woodstock, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Ridge High School?
River Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Ridge High School rank among high schools in Woodstock?
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Woodstock, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Woodstock on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee County?
Besides River Ridge High School, Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students), Etowah High School (2,393 students), and Creekview High School (2,039 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.