Riverside High School is a senior high school in Avon, Mississippi. It is a part of the Western Line School District. It serves Elementary through High School.
Serving 315 students in grades 7-12, Riverside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Riverside High School's student population of 315 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
You can get anywhere you want to go from here.
School Rankings
Riverside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#593 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
28%
45%
White
45%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Western Line Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside High School's ranking?
Riverside High School is ranked #593 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Riverside High School?
315 students attend Riverside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Riverside High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverside High School offer ?
Riverside High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside High School part of?
Riverside High School is part of Western Line Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
D. I absolutely love this school, it's a great curriculum, and i look forward to enlisting my children. I have heard a lot about this school, mostly great words. I heard that it's a positive school and has great teachers and staff that work well in these facilities with the stufdents!
2 10/10/2025
i think as parent of a student at riverside that it should have a dance group and band... when i awas in school we had band and dance. and thats what i want my daughter to do... they should also have art starting at 7th grade... and i dont really like the uniforms because people still get picjed on about what brain cloths they have... alot of stidents talk about people if they dont have areopastle or american eagle cloths... my child has came home crying before, because of this reason... but this school does have a good teaching facility...
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