Riverside High School

Decatur County
4250 Highway 641 South
Decaturville, TN 38329
460 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
460
Total Students
30.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    401 (87.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    32 (7.0 %)
  • Black
    13 (2.8 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Decatur County
Phone: (731)852-3941
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 120
Grade 10 123
Grade 11 120
Grade 12 97
Gender Ratio