River Ridge Academy
Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 836-4600
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7, • 1134 students
River Ridge Academy, a public school located in Bluffton, SC, serves grades PK-8 in the Beaufort County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
River Ridge Academy is a public school located in Bluffton, SC. 1134 students attend River Ridge Academy.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) Tests data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 College and Career Ready Assessments (READY) data from South Carolina Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 7/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 Student Growth - Middle Level data from South Carolina Department of Education. |
Posted: March 19, 2025
Hello!
I am writing this review to share my experience at this school because I believe its important for people to know the truth.
I attended this school from 2019 to 2022 during my 6th and 7th grades. Those two years were among the worst of my life. Dont let the ratings mislead you!
Brian Ryman is an ineffective principal. Throughout my time there, I experienced bullying, and he refused to take any action. Whenever my mom or I raised concerns, his response was always, "Bring it up with my wife." It's worth mentioning that his wife was an elementary teacher at Okatieor at least she was; Im not sure if thats still the case. Regardless, thats beside the point.
I often came home in tears due to the severity of the bullying. To provide some context, the bullies were the children of the Assistant Principal. Because of this connection, they seemed to escape accountability and continued to target me.
By the end of 7th grade, I had no friends left. A fellow student, whom I thought was my best friend, spread horrible rumors about me, and all my friends chose to believe her, leaving me isolated.
I left this school the moment the 2021 to 2022 school year ended and transferred to Bluffton Middle over the summer. Bluffton Middle has proven to be significantly better in every way! I am happy to say that I was much happier there. The bullying stopped, and aside from a few minor incidents, I have been fine!
I was diagnosed with depression in 8th grade due to the toll that River Ridge took on my mental health.
If I were you, I would not enroll your children hereor even consider moving out of the area. The schools here are not what they used to be. One of these days, the school board and district need to get a reality check and consider replacing some of these principals, as they are far from effective in their roles.
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Posted: September 18, 2024
Moved here from out of state and RRA has been nothing but accommodating, welcoming, and helpful. Very pleased with our school choice!
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Posted: July 18, 2022
We have absolutely loved this school. Such a positive and nurturing environment. Cant say enough positive things.
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Posted: July 29, 2019
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Posted: July 29, 2019
This school has a great culture for those who want to be involved parents and active in their community. If you don't want those things, your students should still be excited to come to this school and be part of this conducive learning environment. Our children have attended this school since K, and have enjoyed school since. Thank you for fostering a positive learning experience for our children.
Posted: July 24, 2019
the experience our kids had at River Ridge was damaging and disappointing.
Posted: July 24, 2019
my kids transferred to a very highly-rated school and are failing classes due to Riverridge teaching them a contempt for homework. hopefully they can adapt before they begin college
Posted: July 24, 2019
teachers are hampered by toxic self-concerned administrative staff
Posted: July 24, 2019
administration is concerned with protecting & advancing their own careers, students & teachers are unfortunately an afterthought.
Posted: July 24, 2019
some teachers allow job frustrations to show & bully their students
Posted: June 4, 2019
My children have never been happier. The school has a Montessori program that is highly regarded as the best in the county.
Posted: June 4, 2019
This school is a no homework school.
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Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Farm at Buckwalter | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bluffton | SC | 2.8 mi | |
| 2 | University Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hardeeville | SC | 2.8 mi | |
| 3 | Shadow Moss | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Beaufort | SC | 13.9 mi | |
| 4 | Habersham | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Beaufort | SC | 14.6 mi | |
| 5 | Laurel bay | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Beaufort | SC | 15.6 mi | |
| 6 | Cottage Farm | Area of Town | Beaufort | SC | 17.3 mi | |
| 7 | Lake Shore | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Wentworth | GA | 17.7 mi | |
| 8 | Capital Crest at Godley Station | Apartment Complex | Savannah | GA | 19.6 mi | |
| 9 | Pleasant Point Plantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Beaufort | SC | 20.6 mi | |
| 10 | Royal Pines | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Beaufort | SC | 21.3 mi | |
| 11 | Village Green | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Savannah | GA | 25 mi | |
| 12 | Fords Pointe | Apartment Complex | Savannah | GA | 27.3 mi | |
| 13 | Richmond Place | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 30.5 mi | |
| 14 | Richmond Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 31.7 mi | |
| 15 | Mainstreet | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 31.9 mi | |
| 16 | White Oak | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 31.9 mi | |
| 17 | Plantation Way | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 32 mi | |
| 18 | Buckhead | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 33.9 mi | |
| 19 | Buckhead North | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 34.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown Savannah | savannah | GA | 15.8 mi | |
| 2 | Pooler | Pooler | GA | 20.8 mi | |
| 3 | Lady's Island | Lady's Island | SC | 21.8 mi | |
| 4 | Guyton | Guyton | GA | 26.7 mi | |
| 5 | Richmond Hill | Richmond Hill | GA | 31.3 mi | |
| 6 | Richmond Hill | Richmond Hill | GA | 31.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Parris Island MCRD | 15.4 mi. |
| Beaufort Naval Hospital | 17.3 mi. |
| Beaufort MCAS | 19 mi. |
| Hunter Army Airfield | 20.3 mi. |
| Fort Stewart | 47.8 mi. |
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