Perry County High School vs. Riverside High School
Should you attend Perry County High School or Riverside 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
Perry County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 294 students in grades 9-12, Perry County 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 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 460 students in grades 9-12, Riverside 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 33% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
294 students
460 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1350 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#531 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
92
120
Grade 10 Students
69
123
Grade 11 Students
63
120
Grade 12 Students
70
97
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
92%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.15
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
3%
