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Riverside High School vs. J. L. Mann High Academy

Should you attend Riverside High School or J. L. Mann High Academy? 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
Riverside High School
794 Hammett Bridge Road
Greer, SC 29650
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
J. L. Mann High Academy
160 Fairforest Way
Greenville, SC 29607
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

J. L. Mann High Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,816 students in grades 9-12, Riverside High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 2,062 students in grades 9-12, J. L. Mann High Academy ranks in the top 10% 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 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,816 students
2,062 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J. L. Mann High Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverside High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J. L. Mann High Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
113 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J. L. Mann High Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Greenville 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J. L. Mann High Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Greenville 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#21 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
#71 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riverside High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J. L. Mann High Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
77%
(Top 5% in SC)(22-23 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 20% in SC)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J. L. Mann High Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
95%
(Top 5% in SC)
86%
(Top 10% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J. L. Mann High Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
81%
(Top 5% in SC)
63%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J. L. Mann High Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 20% in SC)(22-23 School Year Data)
89%
(Top 50% in SC)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Riverside High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of J. L. Mann High Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Riverside High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of J. L. Mann High Academy by grade.
Grade 9 Students
457
564
Grade 10 Students
479
508
Grade 11 Students
451
481
Grade 12 Students
429
509

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Riverside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J. L. Mann High Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riverside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J. L. Mann High Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Riverside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J. L. Mann High Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
59%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riverside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J. L. Mann High Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Riverside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J. L. Mann High Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riverside High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of J. L. Mann High Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riverside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J. L. Mann High Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Riverside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J. L. Mann High Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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