For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,964 students in Riverdale, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Riverdale, GA are Riverdale High School and Charles R. Drew High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Riverdale, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverdale High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Riverdale, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Roberts Dr
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2905
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2905
Gr: 9-12 | 1,299 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Charles R. Drew High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6237 Garden Walk Blvd
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2700
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,665 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Riverdale, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Riverdale, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Riverdale, GA include Riverdale High School and Charles R. Drew High School.
How many public high schools are located in Riverdale?
2 public high schools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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