- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverdale, GA
Riverdale High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130123000477
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Riverdale · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverdale High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Riverdale, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Riverdale High School held near 1,299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.3 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 130123000477 · Riverdale, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,359 enr · 18.4:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Riverdale High School held near 1,299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.3 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Riverdale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school
Riverdale High School
1,359 students
What this shows Riverdale High School reports 1,359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverdale High School compares
Riverdale 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,359 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,359
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.6%
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Riverdale High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverdale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverdale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Riverdale
1 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 (~1,359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverdale High School
How many students attend Riverdale High School?
Riverdale High School has 1,359 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverdale, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,333 (2022-23) → 1,299 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale High School is 18.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverdale High School?
90.5% of students at Riverdale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale High School is African American at 71.6% of enrollment, in Riverdale, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale High School?
Riverdale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Riverdale High School rank among public schools in Riverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Riverdale, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Riverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Riverdale High School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.