Serving 680 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Riverwalk Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Riverwalk Academy's student population of 680 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Riverwalk Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverwalk Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#626 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
11%
31%
White
76%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Riverwalk Academy's ranking?
Riverwalk Academy is ranked #626 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Riverwalk Academy often compared to?
Riverwalk Academyis often viewed alongside schools like York Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverwalk Academy?
The graduation rate of Riverwalk Academy is 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Riverwalk Academy?
680 students attend Riverwalk Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Riverwalk Academy students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverwalk Academy?
Riverwalk Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverwalk Academy offer ?
Riverwalk Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Riverwalk Academy part of?
Riverwalk Academy is part of South Carolina Public Charter School District.
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