Wade Hampton High School vs. Riverside High School
Should you attend Wade Hampton 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
Wade Hampton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,790 students in grades 9-12, Wade Hampton High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 1,846 students in grades 9-12, Riverside High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,790 students
1,846 students
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
94 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#27 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
95%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
81%
Graduation Rate
84%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
506
483
Grade 10 Students
457
462
Grade 11 Students
467
447
Grade 12 Students
360
454
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
22%
14%
% Black
17%
12%
% White
53%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%