Serving 1,138 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, River Ridge Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South 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 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Ridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
River Ridge Academy's student population of 1,138 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Ridge Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Ridge Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#282 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
27%
14%
Black
7%
31%
White
57%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Ridge Academy's ranking?
River Ridge Academy is ranked #282 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are River Ridge Academy often compared to?
River Ridge Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pritchardville Elementary School, Lady's Island Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend River Ridge Academy?
1,138 students attend River Ridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of River Ridge Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Ridge Academy?
River Ridge Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Ridge Academy offer ?
River Ridge Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Ridge Academy part of?
River Ridge Academy is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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