Fayette County High School vs Riverdale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fayette County High School
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,360 students
Riverdale High School
Riverdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,359 students
| Measure | Fayette County High School Fayetteville, Georgia | Riverdale High School Riverdale, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 431 | #395 of 431 |
| National rank | #8879 of 16,910 | #16330 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,360 | 1,359 |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 1,359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 16% |
| city | Fayetteville | Riverdale |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fayette County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 13.1).
- •Fayette County High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 16%).
- •Fayette County High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Fayette County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 100%).
- •Fayette County High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.4).
- •Fayette County High School is the larger school with 1,360 students compared with 1,359.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fayette County High School better than Riverdale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fayette County High School ranks higher (48.1 vs 13.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fayette County High School and Riverdale High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Riverdale in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fayette County High School: 1,360. Riverdale High School: 1,359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fayette County High School and Riverdale High School rank in Georgia?
Fayette County High School is 130th of 431 and Riverdale High School is 395th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).