Serving 1,415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 61% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
River Oaks Elementary School's student population of 1,415 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Oaks Elementary School 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 Oaks Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#266 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
10%
31%
White
59%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
River Oaks Elementary School is ranked #266 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are River Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
River Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend River Oaks Elementary School?
1,415 students attend River Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of River Oaks Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Oaks Elementary School?
River Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Oaks Elementary School offer ?
River Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Oaks Elementary School part of?
River Oaks Elementary School is part of Horry 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 6/30/2018
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