River Ridge High School is a 6A high school in Woodstock, Georgia, United States. It is located at 400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, Georgia 30188. The school's athletic teams are known as the Knights.
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).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,902 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
River Ridge High School's student population of 1,902 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,902 students
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
River Ridge High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Ridge High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#324 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
7%
36%
White
62%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sir Winsalot
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Ridge High School's ranking?
River Ridge High School is ranked #324 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are River Ridge High School often compared to?
River Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodstock High School, Sequoyah High School, Etowah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of River Ridge High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend River Ridge High School?
1,902 students attend River Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of River Ridge High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Ridge High School?
River Ridge High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Ridge High School offer ?
River Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River Ridge High School part of?
River Ridge High School is part of Cherokee County School District.
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