Sequoyah High School vs. River Ridge High School
Should you attend Sequoyah High School or River Ridge 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
Sequoyah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
River Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,021 students in grades 9-12, Sequoyah High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,902 students in grades 9-12, River Ridge High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,021 students
1,902 students
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
116 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#324 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
62%
Graduation Rate
94%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
501
469
Grade 10 Students
506
454
Grade 11 Students
514
494
Grade 12 Students
500
485
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
19%
23%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
66%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%