Riverside High School

3218 Rose Of Sharon Road
Durham, NC 27712
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,812 students in grades 9-12, Riverside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,812 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Riverside High School's student population of 1,812 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,812 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Riverside High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside High School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#794 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverside High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverside High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Riverside High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Riverside High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
38%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverside High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverside High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riverside High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Riverside High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Riverside High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside High School's ranking?
Riverside High School is ranked #794 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Riverside High School often compared to?
Riverside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C E Jordan High School, Northern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside High School is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Riverside High School?
1,812 students attend Riverside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Riverside High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Riverside High School offer ?
Riverside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside High School part of?
Riverside High School is part of Durham School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,812 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 75% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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