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
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 1,780 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 41%). 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 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 1,816 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). 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 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,780 students
1,816 students


% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%


Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
93 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#24 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#21 out of 1154 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
88%
92%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
461
457
Grade 10 Students
530
479
Grade 11 Students
402
451
Grade 12 Students
387
429
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
10%


% Hispanic
22%
14%


% Black
19%
12%


% White
52%
59%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%


Diversity Score
0.65
0.61


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
30%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

