J. L. Mann High Academy vs. Riverside High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
J. L. Mann High Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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 2,076 students in grades 9-12, J. L. Mann High Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 1,847 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,076 students
1,847 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
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Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
93 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#71 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#21 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverside High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverside High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/72000/72289/riverside-high-school-chart-4a3po1.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
77%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
95%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/72000/72289/riverside-high-school-chart-bqMhHnE.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
81%
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Graduation Rate
86%
92%
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![This chart displays graduation rate of Riverside High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Riverside High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/72000/72289/riverside-high-school-chart-bpwO1SF.png)
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
607
501
Grade 10 Students
509
477
Grade 11 Students
522
417
Grade 12 Students
438
452
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
10%
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% Hispanic
13%
14%
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% Black
29%
11%
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% White
48%
61%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.67
0.59
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/72000/72289/riverside-high-school-chart-bjHI1xD.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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