Riverview High School

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Riverview High School ranks 226 th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Riverview High School is a public high school located in Searcy, Arkansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 325 students. The school is part of the Riverview School District, which is ranked 201 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverview High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Arkansas high schools, with academic performance significantly below the state average across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25% of Riverview students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%. The school's math performance is particularly concerning, with only 2.6% of students proficient or better in Algebra, compared to the state average of 26.8%. Riverview High School also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.85% to 67.42% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Augusta High School, Bradford High School, Bald Knob High School, White County Central High School, and Searcy High School, Riverview High School's performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools tending to have higher academic achievement, lower free and reduced lunch rates, and better student-teacher ratios. While Riverview High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, this does not seem to be translating into improved academic performance, suggesting that the school and district may need to implement more targeted interventions and strategies to address the learning needs of their students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

810 Raider Dr
Searcy, AR 72143

(501) 279-7700

District: Riverview School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
226^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,639

Feeder schools for Riverview High School:

Elementary:	Judsonia Elementary School
	Kensett Elementary School
Middle:	Riverview Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 5.1

Number of students: 316

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.8%

Hispanic:

14.9%

African American:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverview High School ranks worse than 74.1% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.8%), Hispanic (14.9%), African American (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverview High School is 5.1. (See more...)

Compare Riverview High School employs 61.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverview High School is $11,639.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Riverview High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview High School 226^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Riverview High School in the ranking list.)

Riverview School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview School District 201^st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverview High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	54.55	83^rd	232	64.2%
2007	48.77	116^th	258	55.0%
2008	42.34	146^th	256	43.0%
2009	46.79	136^th	261	47.9%
2010	36.35	191^st	262	27.1%
2011	57.60	103^rd	266	61.3%
2012	34.19	196^th	266	26.3%
2013	31.80	206^th	271	24.0%
2014	29.21	213^th	268	20.5%
2015	28.35	208^th	267	22.1%
2016	28.11	220^th	269	18.2%
2017	25.79	213^th	264	19.3%
2018	33.32	197^th	263	25.1%
2019	36.95	193^rd	282	31.6%
2021	35.45	208^th	290	28.3%
2022	38.44	193^rd	282	31.6%
2023	25.90	239^th	295	19.0%
2024	31.36	226^th	305	25.9%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Riverview High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	198	25	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	224
1996	198	25	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	224
1997	203	28	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
1998	196	33	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	231
1999	185	33	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	221
2000	276	38	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	320
2001	281	31	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	322
2002	296	34	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	346
2003	296	34	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	346
2004	300	43	2	15	1	n/a	n/a	361
2005	305	49	0	17	1	n/a	n/a	372
2006	290	46	1	18	1	n/a	n/a	356
2007	304	46	1	20	0	n/a	n/a	371
2008	294	52	1	19	1	n/a	n/a	367
2009	294	51	1	20	0	n/a	n/a	366
2010	287	50	0	27	0	0	3	367
2011	297	46	1	27	0	2	6	379
2012	302	40	0	42	0	0	11	395
2013	315	54	0	47	2	1	17	436
2014	328	52	1	47	2	0	18	448
2015	313	44	0	54	0	0	21	432
2016	290	42	0	50	0	0	17	399
2017	264	43	0	58	0	0	15	380
2018	262	49	1	57	1	0	15	385
2019	245	36	1	58	0	0	12	352
2020	239	42	1	78	0	0	15	375
2021	240	26	1	70	0	0	16	353
2022	228	29	2	71	0	0	25	355
2023	209	23	2	65	0	0	26	325
2024	208	30	2	47	0	1	28	316

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverview High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	224	16.7	13.4	17.9
1996	224	16.7	13.4	17.9
1997	231	16.8	13.8	21.2
1998	231	16.8	13.8	24.2
1999	221	9.3	23.8	36.7
2000	320	19.0	16.8	32.8
2001	322	22.0	14.6	36
2002	346	20.0	17.3	43.1
2003	346	20.0	17.3	43.1
2004	361	24.0	15.0	43.8
2005	372	23.0	16.2	44.6
2006	356	27.0	13.2	50.3
2007	371	31.0	12.0	55
2008	367	30.0	12.2	56.1
2009	366	36.0	10.2	50.8
2010	367	32.7	10.4	55.6
2011	379	27.6	13.7	58.8
2012	395	28.1	14.0	66.6
2013	436	32.8	13.2	67.4
2014	448	32.1	13.9	67
2015	432	35.0	12.3	64.4
2016	399	32.0	12.4	68.9
2017	380	35.0	10.8	41.1
2018	385	38.2	10.0	37.9
2019	352	62.5	5.6	65.3
2020	375	60.5	6.1	69.1
2021	353	72.5	4.8	67.4
2022	355	47.1	7.5	66.5
2023	325	38.8	8.3	65.8
2024	316	61.7	5.1	58.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverview High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	224	16.7	13.4	17.9
1996	224	16.7	13.4	17.9
1997	231	16.8	13.8	21.2
1998	231	16.8	13.8	24.2
1999	221	9.3	23.8	36.7
2000	320	19.0	16.8	32.8
2001	322	22.0	14.6	36
2002	346	20.0	17.3	43.1
2003	346	20.0	17.3	43.1
2004	361	24.0	15.0	43.8
2005	372	23.0	16.2	44.6
2006	356	27.0	13.2	50.3
2007	371	31.0	12.0	55
2008	367	30.0	12.2	56.1
2009	366	36.0	10.2	50.8
2010	367	32.7	10.4	55.6
2011	379	27.6	13.7	58.8
2012	395	28.1	14.0	66.6
2013	436	32.8	13.2	67.4
2014	448	32.1	13.9	67
2015	432	35.0	12.3	64.4
2016	399	32.0	12.4	68.9
2017	380	35.0	10.8	41.1
2018	385	38.2	10.0	37.9
2019	352	62.5	5.6	65.3
2020	375	60.5	6.1	69.1
2021	353	72.5	4.8	67.4
2022	355	47.1	7.5	66.5
2023	325	38.8	8.3	65.8
2024	316	61.7	5.1	58.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverview High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,204 (10.3%)	$10,435 (89.7%)	$11,639

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverview High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 193^rd of 282 High schools	Ranks 239^th of 295 High schools	12.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English (Riverview High School)	51.9	42	9.9%
9th Grade English (Riverview School District)	51.9	42	9.9%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Riverview High School)	24.1	7.8	16.3%
9th Grade Math (Riverview School District)	24.1	7.8	16.3%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Riverview High School)	26.8	13.7	13.1%
9th Grade Science (Riverview School District)	26.8	13.7	13.1%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Riverview High School)	35.2	25	10.2%
9th Grade Reading (Riverview School District)	35.2	25	10.2%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Riverview High School)	66	45.7	20.3%
10th Grade English (Riverview School District)	66	45.7	20.3%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Riverview High School)	26.7	11.1	15.6%
10th Grade Math (Riverview School District)	26.7	11.1	15.6%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Riverview High School)	48.2	20	28.2%
10th Grade Science (Riverview School District)	48.2	20	28.2%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Riverview High School)	39.3	30.1	9.2%
10th Grade Reading (Riverview School District)	39.3	30.1	9.2%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Riverview High School)	3.4	5.2	1.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Riverview School District)	3.4	5.2	1.8%
11th Grade English (Riverview High School)	29.2	24.7	4.5%
11th Grade English (Riverview School District)	29.2	24.7	4.5%
11th Grade Reading (Riverview High School)	14.6	26	11.4%
11th Grade Reading (Riverview School District)	14.6	26	11.4%
11th Grade Science (Riverview High School)	3.4	14.3	10.9%
11th Grade Science (Riverview School District)	3.4	14.3	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	352	325	7.7%
African American	36	23	36.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	58	65	12.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	245	209	14.7%
Two or More Races	12	26	116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.3%	65.8%	0.5%

Schools Near Riverview High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)				ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverview High School	Public	9-12	810 Raider Dr	Searcy	72143	White County	Riverview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 279-7700	316	62	5.1	58.9%	208 (65.8%)	30 (9.5%)	47 (14.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (8.9%)	31.4	226^th of 305 public high schools	25.9%		25.9	239^th of 295 public high schools	19.0%	13			21.5	30.4	25.0			18.7	30.4	23.3					2.6		2.6	0.0	9.8	0.0		6.0				0.0	22.2	0.0		20.6	$11,639	$1,204	$10,435
Asu Beebe Regional Career Center - Searcy	Public	9-12	1800 East Moore Avenue	Searcy	72143	White County	Asu Beebe Regional Career Center - Searcy	No	No	No	No	(501) 724-3614	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Searcy High School	Public	9-12	301 N Ella	Searcy	72143	White County	Searcy School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 268-8315	1,208	141	8.5	42.9%	814 (67.4%)	131 (10.8%)	142 (11.8%)	19 (1.6%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (8.1%)	73.2	50^th of 305 public high schools	83.6%		82	34^th of 295 public high schools	88.5%	16			36.7	46.1	41.3			35.5	47.1	41.0					18.7		18.4	80.5	20.6	4.6	0.0	25.8				70.7	35.4	12.5	0.0	39.8	$9,587	$1,093	$8,493
White County Central High School	Public	7-12	3259 Hwy 157	Judsonia	72081	White County	White County Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 729-3947	331	44	7.4	57.1%	282 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (11.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	52.6	130^th of 305 public high schools	57.4%		51	142^nd of 295 public high schools	51.9%	12	39.6	39.6	27.8	32.7	34.2	34.0	37.5	27.7	38.4	33.8	75.5	54.8	66.3		11.1		18.8	44.4	12.5			18.4	49.1	31.3	40.6	50.0	38.0	100.0		39.6	$9,567	$718	$8,849
Bald Knob High School	Public	9-12	901 N Hickory St	Bald Knob	72010	White County	Bald Knob School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 724-3843	336	50	6.7	55.1%	298 (88.7%)	5 (1.5%)	16 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.8%)	40.6	183^rd of 305 public high schools	40.0%		46.3	164^th of 295 public high schools	44.4%	19			29.9	20.0	24.9			27.3	26.3	26.7					13.2		12.7	50.0	5.2	0.0		18.0				66.6	24.7			35.6	$9,813	$588	$9,225
Pangburn High School	Public	7-12	1100 Short St	Pangburn	72121	White County	Pangburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 728-3513	348	62	5.5	57.8%	330 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	65.9	82^nd of 305 public high schools	73.1%		83.4	32^nd of 295 public high schools	89.2%	50	28.5	24.1	30.0	37.9	30.6	26.5	26.0	39.2	36.3	32.2	32.7	17.0	25.6	61.6	18.8		30.6	27.8	7.0	0.0		12.9	37.6	38.9	38.3	50.0	58.0			57.8	$9,684	$763	$8,921
Beebe High School	Public	9-12	1201 W Center St	Beebe	72012	White County	Beebe School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 882-3311	1,055	128	8.2	46.4%	870 (82.5%)	43 (4.1%)	92 (8.7%)	7 (0.7%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.5%)	55.6	118^th of 305 public high schools	61.3%		64	93^rd of 295 public high schools	68.5%	25			30.9	27.2	29.1			30.3	29.4	29.9					23.1	15.6	22.4	81.4	14.8	9.4	0.0	24.8				77.6	30.2	0.0		39.4	$10,070	$892	$9,178
Bradford High School	Public	7-12	504 W Main St	Bradford	72020	White County	Bradford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 344-2607	200	19	10.7	100.0%	192 (96.0%)	5 (2.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.4	202^nd of 305 public high schools	33.8%		39.4	188^th of 295 public high schools	36.3%	14	18.2	41.7	26.7	20.6	25.6	21.2	37.5	29.1	23.5	27.0	15.2	7.7	13.0	0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0	5.0	0.0		3.2	24.2	32.0	27.6		37.6			37.6	$11,052	$896	$10,156
Augusta High School	Public	7-12	206 Smith Dr	Augusta	72006	Woodruff County	Augusta School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 347-2515	151	44	3.4	100.0%	56 (37.1%)	85 (56.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.0%)	20.4	264^th of 305 public high schools	13.4%		22.5	246^th of 295 public high schools	16.6%	18	21.2	4.2	14.3	18.5	15.2	24.3	4.2	19.1	22.2	18.1	24.2	12.5	19.3		4.8		4.8		0.0	0.0		0.0	21.2	4.2	14.0		18.1	0.0		17.3	$13,779	$1,827	$11,953

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverview High School

What is the racial makeup of Riverview High School?

Students at Riverview High School are 66% White, 15% Hispanic, 9% African American, 9% Two or more races.

What district is Riverview High School in?

Riverview School District

Is Riverview High School a good school?

Riverview High School ranks 226^th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools feed into Riverview High School?

Riverview High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Judsonia Elementary School
Elementary : Kensett Elementary School
Middle : Riverview Junior High School

How many students attend Riverview High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 316 students attended Riverview High School.

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