Riverview High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school based in the town of Searcy, Arkansas, United States. Riverview provides secondary education for grades 9 through 12 to students in the communities of Searcy, Judsonia, Kensett and surrounding unincorporated communities of White County, Arkansas.
Serving 179 students in grades 7-8, Riverview Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverview Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Riverview Junior High School's student population of 179 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Riverview Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverview Junior High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#735 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
8%
19%
White
72%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raider
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverview Junior High School's ranking?
Riverview Junior High School is ranked #735 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Riverview Junior High School?
179 students attend Riverview Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Riverview Junior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverview Junior High School?
Riverview Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverview Junior High School offer ?
Riverview Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Riverview Junior High School part of?
Riverview Junior High School is part of Riverview School District.
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