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4 schools in RIVER ROAD ISD

Texas · 1,221 students · 1 city

4 public schools operate under RIVER ROAD ISD, with roughly 1,221 K-12 students enrolled (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in RIVER ROAD ISD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,221
-51 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How RIVER ROAD ISD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn TexasIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
40.8%#469 of 667N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,221#490 of 760#6,202 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#472 of 760N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.2:1#165 of 758#2,251 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
66.7%#290 of 750#2,186 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
54.2%#257 of 557#2,443 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside RIVER ROAD ISD

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,072 to 927 students (down 14%) and from 79 to 76 full-time teachers (down 4%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
RIVER ROAD H SAmarilloHigh09-12400
ROLLING HILLS ELAmarilloElementary02-05304
RIVER ROAD MIDDLEAmarilloMiddle06-08294
WILLOW VISTA ECAAmarilloElementaryPK-01223

About RIVER ROAD ISD

As a small district in Texas, RIVER ROAD ISD teaches 1,221 students across 4 schools.

For a sense of the school types, RIVER ROAD ISD is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, RIVER ROAD ISD runs about 305 students per school, 50% lower than the state mean of roughly 606.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in RIVER ROAD ISD has declined 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,272 students to 1,221.

In the discussion threads here, the community for RIVER ROAD ISD discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in RIVER ROAD ISD?
RIVER ROAD ISD operates 4 public K-12 schools in Texas, serving approximately 1,221 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in RIVER ROAD ISD?
RIVER ROAD ISD includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in RIVER ROAD ISD?
RIVER ROAD H S is the largest public school in RIVER ROAD ISD by enrollment, with approximately 400 students.
What grade levels does RIVER ROAD ISD serve?
RIVER ROAD ISD serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.