May River High vs River Ridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
May River High
Bluffton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,731 students
River Ridge Academy
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,134 students
| Measure | May River High Bluffton, South Carolina | River Ridge Academy Bluffton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 228 | #175 of 688 |
| National rank | #1472 of 16,910 | #13601 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,731 | 1,134 |
| Enrollment | 1,731 | 1,134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| city | Bluffton | Bluffton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •May River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 66.8).
- •May River High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •May River High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 59%).
- •River Ridge Academy does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.6).
- •May River High is the larger school with 1,731 students compared with 1,134.
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 May River High better than River Ridge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), May River High ranks higher (78.7 vs 66.8 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 May River High and River Ridge Academy?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Bluffton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
May River High: 1,731. River Ridge Academy: 1,134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do May River High and River Ridge Academy rank in South Carolina?
May River High is 29th of 228 and River Ridge Academy is 175th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).