Riverside High School vs. Decatur County Middle School
Should you attend Riverside High School or Decatur County 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
Riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Decatur County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
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).
Serving 426 students in grades 5-8, Decatur County Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
5-8
Total Students
460 students
426 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#531 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#388 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
95
Grade 6 Students
-
102
Grade 7 Students
-
114
Grade 8 Students
-
115
Grade 9 Students
120
-
Grade 10 Students
123
-
Grade 11 Students
120
-
Grade 12 Students
97
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
87%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
