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837 schools use the "Raiders" mascot.
Most common states: Texas (72), Illinois (54), Pennsylvania (51)
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The Raiders mascot is a pretty cool and intense figure, often depicted as a person who embodies fighting spirit and toughness. Imagine a mascot that's ready for battle, probably wielding a weapon and looking fierce – that's what you get with the Raiders. This mascot is super popular, used by 837 schools across the USA, and it's especially well-liked in South Dakota. The name "Raiders" often evokes images of bold and fearless warriors, which is perfect for school teams that want to show their strength and determination on the field 🛡️. It's a great way to symbolize the courage and tenacity of the students and athletes, making it a compelling and motivating mascot for any school 🏆. So, if your school has a Raiders mascot, you're part of a big and bold tradition
Hear how the Raiders fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 72 programs flying the Raiders banner across Texas. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Phoenix Kim
Texas Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like South Dakota. With 16 schools per million residents, the Raiders is part of daily conversations here.”
Kai Hughes
South Dakota Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Raiders delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Phoenix Lopez
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
837 schools in our database use the Raiders mascot across 50 states.
The Raiders shows up most in Texas (72), Illinois (54), and Pennsylvania (51). Sd also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Raiders as a Person, Pirate, and Fighting mascot. Programs note that it is depicting a weapon, known for its tough tone, and inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Raiders most often (344 schools). Elementary (185) and Middle School (156) also feature this mascot.