Public schools in Riverdale, GA
11 open public schools with an address in Riverdale, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,146
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Riverdale public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Riverdale, GA: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,146 students, an average of 831 per school. The largest campus is Charles R. Drew High School (1,708 students), and the largest elementary school is Dubois Integrity Academy (1,341).
Clayton County operates the most schools here (10), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 99% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Riverdale
Elementary schools in Riverdale
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Street Elementary School Clayton County | PK–05 | 706 | 16.8:1 | |
| Dubois Integrity Academy State Specialty Schools I- Dubois Integrity Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 1,341 | 19.4:1 | |
| Harper Elementary School Clayton County | PK–05 | 690 | 13:1 | |
| Lake Ridge Elementary School Clayton County | PK–05 | 498 | 12.1:1 | |
| Oliver Elementary School Clayton County | PK–05 | 452 | 13.7:1 | |
| Pointe South Elementary School Clayton County | PK–05 | 508 | 13.4:1 | |
| Riverdale Elementary School Clayton County | PK–05 | 559 | 13:1 |
Middle schools in Riverdale
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Middle School Clayton County | 06–08 | 560 | 13.3:1 | |
| Sequoyah Middle School Clayton County | 06–08 | 765 | 15.3:1 |
High schools in Riverdale
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles R. Drew High School Clayton County | 09–12 | 1,708 | 17.8:1 | |
| Riverdale High School Clayton County | 09–12 | 1,359 | 19.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic24.2%
- Black70.1%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Riverdale schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,146 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Riverdale
How many public schools are in Riverdale, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Riverdale: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 9,146 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Riverdale?
Schools with an address in Riverdale belong to 2 education agencies, led by Clayton County (10 schools), State Specialty Schools I- Dubois Integrity Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Riverdale?
Charles R. Drew High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Riverdale, with 1,708 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Riverdale?
Yes. 1 of the 11 public schools in Riverdale are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Dubois Integrity Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Riverdale schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Riverdale public schools is 13.7:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Riverdale guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Georgia cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities