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11 schools in Riverdale

Georgia · Public K-12

From elementary through high school, Riverdale runs 11 public K-12 campuses (7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high), with combined enrollment of about 9,146.

7-year change in Riverdale

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
9,146
-941 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
-1 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
24%
was 19%
% Black
70%
was 75%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Charles R. Drew High SchoolHigh09-121,708
Church Street Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05706
Dubois Integrity AcademyElementaryKG-081,341
Harper Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05690
Lake Ridge Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05498
Oliver Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05452
Pointe South Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05508
Riverdale Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05559
Riverdale High SchoolHigh09-121,359
Riverdale Middle SchoolMiddle06-08560
Sequoyah Middle SchoolMiddle06-08765

About Riverdale

Riverdale is a mid-sized Georgia city in terms of public-school footprint, with 11 schools and 9,146 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

Average school size in Riverdale is around 831 students, 11% meaningfully above the Georgia average of about 748.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 9,146 students, contracted 9% from the 10,087 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 12 to 11 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 19% to 24%.

On allk12, the community for Riverdale discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Riverdale, Georgia?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in Riverdale, with a combined enrollment of about 9,146.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Riverdale?
Riverdale has 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Riverdale?
Charles R. Drew High School is the largest public school in Riverdale by enrollment, with approximately 1,708 students.
What school districts serve Riverdale?
Riverdale is served by 2 public school districts, including Clayton County, State Specialty Schools I- Dubois Integrity Academy.
What grade levels do public schools in Riverdale cover?
Public schools in Riverdale serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Riverdale?
1 of the 11 public schools in Riverdale are charter schools.