For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 894 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 49% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), 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 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ridgeland, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeland High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
586 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-5023
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-5023
Grades: 9-12
| 894 students
Ridgeland, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 Pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39158
(601) 856-6621
Ridgeland, MS 39158
(601) 856-6621
Grades: K-2
| 651 students
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, MS?
1 public high schools are located in Ridgeland, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeland, MS?
Ridgeland, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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