- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greer, SC
Riverside High
Federal NCES profile for Riverside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450231000571
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Greer · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside High has class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Greer, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Riverside High held near 1,816 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 92.5 → 93.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 450231000571 · Greer, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,846 enr · 20.1:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Riverside High held near 1,816 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 92.5 → 93.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Riverside High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- This school
Riverside High
1,846 students
- Wade Hampton H
Wade Hampton High
1,790 students
What this shows Riverside High reports 1,846 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside High compares
Riverside High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 62% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,846 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,846
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 96% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,375
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.5 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 12.2%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Riverside High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wade Hampton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Greer
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 (~1,846 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside High
How many students attend Riverside High?
Riverside High has 1,846 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greer, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,847 (2022-23) → 1,816 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside High is 20.1:1, which is 41% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside High?
28.4% of students at Riverside High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside High?
The largest demographic group at Riverside High is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Greer, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside High?
Riverside High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Riverside High rank among high schools in Greer?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Greer, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Greer on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Riverside High, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.