Since 1972, Riverdale High School has provided quality education for students in Rutherford County. With recent expansions, Riverdale can now accommodate over 2300 students.
Riverdale has strong academic, vocational, and athletic programs. Students from the school have been named as Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship competitions. Riverdale athletic teams have been ranked first Nationally and in Tennessee and the Football team has been nationally rank, including winning State Championships in 1994, 1997, 2001, and 2004. Girls Basketball has seven (7) state titles in 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, and 2018 while finishing #1 Nationally in ESPN final rankings in 2013 and 2017. Softball won a state championship in 2009 and wrestling has had state champions.
TSSAA Boys’ Basketball Summary:
Championship Record: 1-2
Appearances (2): 2018, 1986
TSSAA Girls Basketball Summary:
Championship Record: 26-3
Appearances (10): 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2007, 1979
Finals Appearances/Runners-up (9): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2007, 1979
Championships (7): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2007
TSSAA Girls Basketball Awards:
| Year | Award | Name | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Most Valuable Player | Cindy Jennings | Class AAA |
| 2007 | Most Valuable Player | Anne Marie Lanning | Class AAA |
| 2007 | Miss Basketball | Anne Marie Lanning | Class AAA |
| 2010 | Most Valuable Player | Shacobia Barbee | Class AAA |
| 2011 | Miss Basketball | Shacobia Barbee | Class AAA |
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | Shacobia Barbee | Class AAA |
| 2012 | Miss Basketball | Shacobia Barbee | Class AAA |
| 2013 | Most Valuable Player | Tyisha Perry | Class AAA |
| 2014 | Miss Basketball | Alexa Middleton | Class AAA |
| 2016 | Most Valuable Player | Anastasia Hayes | Class AAA |
| 2017 | Miss Basketball | Anastasia Hayes | Class AAA |
| 2017 | Most Valuable Player | Anastasia Hayes | Class AAA |
| 2018 | Most Valuable Player | Aislynn Hayes | Class AAA |
TSSAA Boys’ Baseball Summary:
Championship Record: 10-15
Appearances (8): 2019, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2001
TSSAA Girls’ Bowling Summary:
Championship Record: 1-1
Appearances (1): 2003
TSSAA Football Summary:
Championship Record: 68-27
Appearances (31): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1986, 1985, 1981, 1979, 1978.
Finals Appearances/Runners-up (9): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1997, 1995, 1994, 1993.
Championships (4): 2004, 2001, 1997, 1994.
TSSAA Football Awards:
| Year | Award | Name | Class | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | American General Mr. Football | Brian Davis | Class 3A | ||
| 1994 | American General Mr. Football Back of the Year | Alvin Duke | Class 5A | ||
| 1996 | American General Mr. Football Back of the Year | Eric Locke | Class 5A | ||
| 1997 | American General Mr. Football Back of the Year | Eric Locke | Class 5A | ||
| 2001 | American General Mr. Football Back of the Year | Ralph King | Class 5A | ||
| 2001 | American General Mr. Football Lineman of the Year | John Batey | Class 5A | ||
| 2004 | American General Mr. Football Back of the Year | Dave Thomas | Class 5A | ||
| 2005 | American General Mr. Football Back of the Year | Gaston Miller | Class 5A | ||
| 2007 | Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Lineman of the Year | LaDarrius Verge | Class 5A | ||
| 2017 | Tennessee Titans Mr. Football | Savion Davis | Class 6A |
TSSAA Girls Basketball Summary:
Championship Record: 26-3
Appearances (10): 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2007, 1979
Finals Appearances/Runners-up (9): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2007, 1979
Championships (7): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2007
TSSAA Girls Basketball Awards:
| Year | Award | Name | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Most Valuable Player | Cindy Jennings | Class AAA |
| 2007 | Most Valuable Player | Anne Marie Lanning | Class AAA |
| 2007 | Miss Basketball | Anne Marie Lanning | Class AAA |
| 2010 | Most Valuable Player | Shacobia Barbee | Class AAA |
| 2011 | Miss Basketball | Shacobia Barbee | Class AAA |
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | Shacobia Barbee | Class AAA |
| 2012 | Miss Basketball | Shacobia Barbee | Class AAA |
| 2013 | Most Valuable Player | Tyisha Perry | Class AAA |
| 2014 | Miss Basketball | Alexa Middleton | Class AAA |
| 2016 | Most Valuable Player | Anastasia Hayes | Class AAA |
| 2017 | Miss Basketball | Anastasia Hayes | Class AAA |
| 2017 | Most Valuable Player | Anastasia Hayes | Class AAA |
| 2018 | Most Valuable Player | Aislynn Hayes | Class AAA |
TSSAA Girls’ Golf Summary:
Finals Appearances/Runners-up (2): 1994, 1993
Championships (1): 1994
TSSAA Girls Golf Awards:
TSSAA Boys’ Soccer Summary:
Championship Record: 1-6
Appearances (6): 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2006
TSSAA Girls’ Soccer Summary:
Championship Record: 0-3
Appearances (3): 2009, 2008, 2006
TSSAA Girls’ Softball Summary:
Championship Record: 14-9
Appearances (5): 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007
Finals Appearances/Runners-up (1): 2009
Championships (1): 2009
TSSAA Girls’ Tennis Summary:
Championship Record: 3-7
Appearances (7): 2014, 2013, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1989, 1987
TSSAA Boys’ Track and Field Summary:
Championship Record: (0)
Appearances: (0)
Individual Finals Appearances/Runners-up (2): 2017, 2001
Individual Championships (2): 2017, 2001
TSSAA Boys‘ Track and Field Awards:
TSSAA Girls’ Track and Field Summary:
Team Championship Record: (0)
Appearances: (0)
Individual Finals Appearances/Runners-up (9): 2013, 2011, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1993, 1987, 1986
Individual Championships (9): 2013, 2011, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1993, 1987, 1986
TSSAA Girls’ Track and Field Awards:
| Year | Class | Award | Detail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Class AAA | 100 Meter Dash Champion | Buffy James | DETAILS |
| 1987 | Class AAA | 100 Meter Dash Champion | Buffy James | DETAILS |
| 1993 | Class AAA | 100 Meter Dash Champion | Nikki Vaughn | DETAILS |
| 2001 | Class AAA | 200 Meter Dash Champion | Kesha Scales | DETAILS |
| 2001 | Class AAA | 1600 Meter Relay Champions | DETAILS | |
| 2002 | Class AAA | 100 Meter Dash Champion | Keshua Scales | DETAILS |
| 2002 | Class AAA | 200 Meter Dash Champion | Keshua Scales | DETAILS |
| 2002 | Class AAA | 800 Meter Run Champion | Miranda Clark | DETAILS |
| 2002 | Class AAA | 1600 Meter Relay Champions | DETAILS | |
| 2003 | Class AAA | 800 Meter Run Champion | Miranda Clark | DETAILS |
| 2005 | Class AAA | Discus Champion | Kathy Onwu | DETAILS |
| 2011 | Class AAA | 800 Meter Relay Champions | DETAILS | |
| 2013 | Class AAA | 800 Meter Relay Champions | DETAILS |
TSSAA Wrestling Summary:
Team Championship Record: (0)
Appearances: (0)
Individual Finals Appearances/Runners-up (6): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 1974
Individual Championships (6): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 1974
| Year | Class | Award | Detail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Unl Weight Class Champion | Dennis Harrison | ||
| 2013 | Division I | 195 Weight Class Champion | Scottie Boykin | DETAILS |
| 2014 | Class AAA | 170 Weight Class Champion | Sean Kennedy | DETAILS |
| 2015 | Class AAA | 170 Weight Class Champion | Sean Kennedy | DETAILS |
| 2015 | Class AAA | 285 Weight Class Champion | Nick Boykin | DETAILS |
| 2016 | Class AAA | 285 Weight Class Champion | Nick Boykin | DETAILS |
| 2017 | Class AAA | 285 Weight Class Champion | Nick Boykin | DETAILS |