Greer Middle School vs. Riverside Middle School
Should you attend Greer Middle School or Riverside Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Greer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Riverside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,080 students in grades 6-8, Greer Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 1,075 students in grades 6-8, Riverside Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,080 students
1,075 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#816 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#223 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
373
312
Grade 7 Students
319
359
Grade 8 Students
388
404
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
27%
12%
% Black
19%
13%
% White
49%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
