Oakland High School vs. Riverdale High School
Should you attend Oakland High School or Riverdale High 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
Oakland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Riverdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,980 students in grades 9-12, Oakland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 2,043 students in grades 9-12, Riverdale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,980 students
2,043 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
152 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#619 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#993 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Graduation Rate
98%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
497
595
Grade 10 Students
481
528
Grade 11 Students
528
484
Grade 12 Students
474
436
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
19%
% Black
24%
22%
% White
53%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%