- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Decaturville, TN
Riverside High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470096001245
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 440
- students enrolled
Riverside High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Decatur County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470096001245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Riverside High School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.8 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 470096001245 · Decaturville, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur County Middle School (424 students)
Riverside High School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.8 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Riverside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Riverside High School
440 students
- Decatur County
Decatur County Middle School
424 students
- Parsons Elemen
Parsons Elementary
365 students
- Decaturville E
Decaturville Elementary
230 students
What this shows Riverside High School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside High School compares
Riverside High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,623
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Riverside High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Decatur County reports $10,623 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur County Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parsons Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decaturville Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside High School
How many students attend Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has 440 students enrolled. It is a high school in Decaturville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School is 14.7:1, which is 4% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside High School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Decaturville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Decatur County?
Besides Riverside High School, Decatur County also operates Decatur County Middle School (424 students), Parsons Elementary (365 students), and Decaturville Elementary (230 students). See the Decatur County district page for the complete list.