Riverdale High School
160 Roberts Dr, Riverdale, GA 30274. 217 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 53.9% of them enrolled in college within a year.
100% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 46.4% of graduates to college; Riverdale High School sends 53.9%, 8 points more than expected.
The path from Riverdale
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 35.9%Georgia private college 5.1%Out-of-state college 7.4%Georgia technical college 5.5%Career credential, working 6.5%Working, not in college 23%Not found in Georgia records 16.6%Share of the 217 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Alabama State University, Bethune-Cookman University, Brandeis University, Chicago School of Professional Psycholo, Full Sail University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Georgia State University 30 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Clayton State University 11 38% $8,868 $54,701 $25,250 Albany State University 10 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Atlanta Technical College 8 56% $2,240 $37,957 $10,500 Kennesaw State University 5 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Charles R. Drew High School (2.0 mi, 46.2% to college) · Jonesboro High School (3.6 mi, 51.4% to college) · North Clayton High School (4.2 mi, 45.2% to college) · Forest Park High School (4.3 mi, 45.6% to college) · Elite Scholars Academy School (4.6 mi, 93.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Clayton County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Riverdale | Clayton County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 53.9% | 44.9% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 89.1% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 902 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 30.9% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Riverdale High School graduates go to college?
- 53.9% of the Class of 2024 at Riverdale High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Riverdale High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Riverdale High School graduates are Georgia State University, Clayton State University and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Riverdale High School?
- Riverdale High School has a four-year graduation rate of 89.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Riverdale High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 18.8% of Riverdale High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
