For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 995 students in Ridgeland, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Ridgeland, MS is Ridgeland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgeland, MS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Ridgeland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Ridgeland, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridgeland High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ridgeland, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeland High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
586 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-5023
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-5023
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Ridgeland, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 Pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39158
(601) 856-6621
Ridgeland, MS 39158
(601) 856-6621
Gr: K-2 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ridgeland, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ridgeland, MS include Ridgeland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ridgeland?
1 public high schools are located in Ridgeland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeland?
Ridgeland public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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