RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Riverside High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Decatur County school district, located in Decaturville, TN with about 525 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Riverside High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Riverside High School, located in Decaturville, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Decatur County School District. As a rural secondary institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive community environment. It focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Riverside High School emphasizes the importance of student engagement through various extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and service organizations. By balancing rigorous academic standards with opportunities for personal growth and school spirit, the institution plays a vital role in the development of the youth in the Decaturville area, striving to equip students with the skills and character needed to succeed in their future endeavors.
For more information, contact Riverside High School at (731) 852-3941 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-3941
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Decaturville, TN with about 525 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Decatur County
- Total Students:
- 525
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 525 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 89.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.